HS code for candy & gummies

HS code

1704.90

US tariff lines

11

US general duty

Varies by line

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Sugar confectionery without cocoa, such as gummies and hard candy, is 1704.90.

US tariff lines under 1704.90

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
1704.90.10Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption › Candied nuts4.5%
1704.90.25Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption › Other › Cough dropsFree
1704.90.35Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption › Other › Other
3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 1704.90.35.20 — Put up for retail sale › Containing peanuts, peanut butter or peanut paste
  • 1704.90.35.50 — Put up for retail sale › Other
  • 1704.90.35.90 — Other
5.6%
1704.90.52Other › Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions12.2%
1704.90.54Other › Other › Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 › Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions12.2%
1704.90.58Other › Other › Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4 › Other40¢/kg +10.4%
1704.90.64Other › Other › Other › Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 › Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions12.2%
1704.90.68Other › Other › Other › Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17 › Other40¢/kg + 10.4%
1704.90.74Other › Other › Other › Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 › Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions12.2%
1704.90.78Other › Other › Other › Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 › Other40¢/kg + 10.4%
1704.90.90Other › Other › Other › Other10.4%

Import duty on candy & gummies by country

Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for candy & gummies?
The international HS code for candy & gummies is 1704.90. Sugar confectionery without cocoa, such as gummies and hard candy, is 1704.90.
Q2What is the US import duty on candy & gummies?
It depends on the exact line: 11 US tariff lines sit under 1704.90, with general rates of Varies by line. The table on this page lists each one. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for candy & gummies?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 1704.90 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (1704.90) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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