HS Code 170490
Sugar Confectionery and White Chocolate
HS code 170490 covers sugar confectionery including white chocolate and hard boiled sweets, provided they contain no cocoa, typically used for retail and food s
HS Code 170490 — Sugar Confectionery and White Chocolate
This code covers sugar-based sweets and candies that do not contain cocoa. This includes white chocolate, boiled sweets, toffees, caramels, and marshmallow products. It excludes chewing gum and any product where cocoa has been added to the base recipe.
What's included
- White chocolate
- Toffees and caramels
- Fruit jellies and fruit pastes
- Hard-boiled sweets
- Marzipan and nougat
What's excluded
- Chewing gum → use
170410(Chewing gum is classified under its own specific subheading in 1704.) - Milk chocolate → use
1806(Products containing cocoa must be classified under Chapter 18.)
Common examples
- Lindt White Chocolate Excellence Bar
- Haribo Goldbears Gummy Candy
- Werther's Original Hard Caramels
- Turkish Delight without chocolate coating
Frequently asked questions
Is white chocolate classified as chocolate?
No, in customs terms white chocolate contains no cocoa solids and is classified as sugar confectionery under 170490.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 20%
- Documentation: Often requires a Certificate of Analysis and health department certificates for food safety compliance.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, China, Turkey, Mexico
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Canada
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Key takeaway
Covers almost all sweets and white chocolate as long as they are cocoa-free.
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