Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

The HS Code 17049090: A Guide to Sugar Confectionery

The HS Code 17049090 refers to sugar confectionery products that do not contain cocoa and are not specified elsewhere. This code is used to classify and regulate the trade of these products internationally. In this article, we will explore the details of this HS code, including the product description, duty rates, quantity unit, and special tariff preference programs.

Product Description

Sugar confectionery, w/o cocoa, nesoi (not elsewhere specified or included), is a broad category that includes various types of candies, sweets, and other confectionery products made primarily from sugar. This HS code is used to classify and regulate these products in international trade.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 17049090 is 10.4%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This duty rate is applicable to all countries unless specified otherwise.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 17049090 is kilograms (KG). This unit is used to measure the weight of the sugar confectionery products being traded.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs associated with HS Code 17049090. These programs offer reduced or duty-free treatment for imports from certain countries. The following are some of the special rates applicable:

• Free (A+, BH, CA, D, E, IL, J, JO, MX, P, PE): Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• Bahrain Special Rate: The specific rate for imports from Bahrain is not available.
• NAFTA for Canada: Imports from Canada receive duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Imports from eligible countries in Africa receive duty-free treatment under AGOA.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Imports from eligible countries in the Caribbean Basin receive duty-free treatment under CBI.
• Israel Special Rate: Imports from Israel receive duty-free treatment under a special rate.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Imports from eligible countries in the Andean region receive duty-free treatment under ATPA.
• Jordan Special Rate: The specific rate for imports from Jordan is not available.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Imports from Mexico receive duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Imports from eligible countries in the Dominican Republic-Central American region receive a special rate.
• Peru Special Rate: Imports from Peru receive a specific rate of 4.1%.
• Australia Special Rate: Imports from Australia receive a specific rate of 1.3%.
• Chile Special Rate: Imports from Chile receive a specific rate of 1.3%.
• Singapore Special Rate: Imports from Singapore receive a specific rate of 5.2%.
• Morocco Special Rate: Imports from Morocco receive a specific rate of 6.2%.
• Oman Special Rate: Imports from Oman receive a specific rate of 6.2%.

Importing and Exporting US States

According to the available data, the Virgin Islands is listed as an importing state for HS Code 17049090. However, there is no information provided regarding the exporting US states for this particular HS code.

HS Code 17049090 is used to classify and regulate sugar confectionery products that do not contain cocoa and are not specified elsewhere. The bound / MFN duty rate for this HS code is 10.4%, and the quantity unit is kilograms (KG). There are also various special tariff preference programs that offer reduced or duty-free treatment for imports from specific countries. Importing US states for this HS code include the Virgin Islands.