Heading 1704
HTS code 1704 — Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
- Tariff lines
- 14
- General duty
- General duty rates from 4% to 12.2%, with 1 duty-free line; 3 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 1704
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1704.10.0000 | Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa) | 4% | kg |
| 1704.90.1000 | Candied nuts (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption) | 4.5% | kg |
| 1704.90.2500 | Cough drops (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption > Other) | Free | kg |
| 1704.90.3520 | Containing peanuts, peanut butter or peanut paste (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption > Other > Other > Put up for retail sale) | 5.6% | kg |
| 1704.90.3550 | Other (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption > Other > Other > Put up for retail sale) | 5.6% | kg |
| 1704.90.3590 | Other (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption > Other > Other) | 5.6% | kg |
| 1704.90.5200 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Other) | 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.5400 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Other > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 12.2% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 1704.90.5800 | Other (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Other > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 40¢/kg +10.4% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 1704.90.6400 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17) | 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.6800 | Other (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17) | 40¢/kg + 10.4% | kg |
| 1704.90.7400 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17) | 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.7800 | Other (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Other > Other > Other > Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17) | 40¢/kg + 10.4% | kg |
| 1704.90.9000 | Other (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 10.4% | kg |
Documents required to import under 1704
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
Common questions
- What is HTS code 1704?
- HTS heading 1704 covers sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa. It sits in Chapter 17 (sugars and confectionery) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 14 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 1704?
- General duty rates from 4% to 12.2%, with 1 duty-free line; 3 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1704 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 17
- 1701Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
- 1702Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel
- 1703Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar