Loading...
HSChapter 17
U.S. imports of sugar confectionery without cocoa (incl. white chocolate) (HS 170490) totaled $281.2M in July 2026, traded with 98 countries.
Importers of Sugar Confectionery Without Cocoa (incl. White Chocolate) paid $19.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $114.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sugar Confectionery Without Cocoa (incl. White Chocolate) imports of $281.2M in July 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $255.2M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSugar confectionery without cocoa—ranging from hard candies and gummies to white chocolate and candied nuts—is subject to FDA oversight as a food product, and all shipments must meet labeling, ingredient, and food-safety standards enforced at the port of entry. The US tariff schedule for this heading is notably complex, with lines differentiated by dairy content, sugar concentration, retail packaging, and whether the product contains peanuts, creating multiple duty and tariff-rate-quota exposure points. Mexico and Canada are the leading suppliers, but Germany, Turkey, and Spain also contribute meaningfully, reflecting the global diversity of confectionery manufacturing.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
15.5K shipments/mo
The subdivisions reflect multiple policy considerations: dairy-containing confections (lines 1704905400 and 1704905800) are subject to tariff-rate quotas tied to US dairy import commitments; lines differentiate by sugar concentration (e.g., above 65% sugar) which affects duty rates; and retail vs. non-retail packaging distinctions align with trade-statistics and quota-administration needs. Importers must accurately characterize their product's dairy content, sugar percentage, and packaging format to land on the correct line.
The foreign manufacturer must be registered with FDA under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and the shipment must be covered by a Prior Notice filing submitted before arrival. Products are subject to FDA examination and may be detained if labeling is non-compliant or if the facility has an unresolved import alert. Importers should also ensure ingredient declarations and allergen labeling meet US requirements, which differ from those in the exporting country. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is advisable for complex confectionery formulations.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 170490 — Sugar Confectionery Without Cocoa (incl. White Chocolate). Be the first supplier listed.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 1704
Subheading 170490 · $281.2M of $290.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$281.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$66.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1704903550 | Confection Ready for Consumption,NESOI,Retail Sale | $224.4M | 6.45% | 37.69% | $14.5M |
| 1704903590 | Confections Ready for Consumption,NESOI,not Retail | $28.5M | 11.13% | 66.92% | $3.2M |
| 1704909000 | Sugr Confectnry Nt Cntg Cocoa Nt Retail Sale NESOI | $10.7M | 4.79% | 28.40% | $512K |
| 1704903520 | Confec. for Consmption, Contn Peanuts, Retail Sale | $7.6M | 2.05% | 11.37% | $156K |
| 1704902500 | Cough Drops | $7.4M | 6.81% | 64.62% | $506K |
| 1704901000 | Candied Nuts Ready for Consumption | $1.3M | 5.97% | 48.10% | $80K |
| 1704905800 | Sugar Confectionery,Dairy Product,NESOI | $711K | 24.05% | 91.32% | $171K |
| 1704906800 | Sugar Confctnry,NESOI,Contng Gt 65% Sugar,NESOI | $424K | 18.58% | 100.00% | $79K |
| 1704907800 | Sugar Confctnry,NESOI,Contng Gt 10% Sugar, NESOI | $125K | 5.06% | 35.86% | $6K |
| 1704905400 | Sugar Confectionery,Dairy Product,Addtl U S Nte 10 | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1704903000 | Confections/Sweetmeats Ready Fr Consumptn No Cocoa | $41.5M |
| 1704907100 | Sugar Confectionery, Without Cocoa, NESOI | $25.1M |
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 · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 58% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
59.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.81%.