U.S. imports of Chewing Gum, Sugar-Coated or Uncoated (HS 170410) totaled $11.1M in August 2026, imported from 39 countries.
Importers of Chewing Gum, Sugar-Coated or Uncoated paid $194K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Chewing Gum, Sugar-Coated or Uncoated imports of $11.1M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChewing gum, whether sugar-coated or plain, is consolidated into a single 10-digit line (1704100000) under heading 170410, simplifying classification but leaving duty exposure undivided. Canada and Mexico are the primary suppliers, with China a notable third source; imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification a key cost-management step for buyers. As a finished food product, chewing gum is subject to FDA review for ingredient compliance, including food-grade gum base, sweeteners, and flavorings. Importers should confirm that labeling meets FDA requirements for ingredient declaration and net quantity before shipment.
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538 import shipments a month
Yes. Chewing gum originating in China is generally subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard column 1 duty rate. Importers should confirm the current Section 301 list status and applicable rate with a licensed customs broker, as the product's classification under 1704100000 places it within the scope of those measures.
Chewing gum must comply with FDA food safety regulations, including the use of approved food-grade gum base components, permitted sweeteners, and GRAS or approved flavorings. The product is subject to FDA prior notice requirements under the Bioterrorism Act, and FDA may detain shipments that lack adequate ingredient documentation or that contain unapproved additives. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is advisable before first importation.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 1704
Subheading 170410 · $11.1M of $296.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $111.9M of Chewing Gum, Sugar-Coated or Uncoated and exported $43.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1704100000 | Chewing Gum, Whether or not Sugar Coated | $10.7M | 1.81% | 12.71% | $194K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1704100000 | Chewing Gum, Whether or not Sugar Coated | $4.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 85% of it. China pays 23.6% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
84.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.81% of imports for consumption.