About HS Code 170490
This category covers a broad spectrum of sugar confectionery, excluding chewing gum, but notably including white chocolate, all without cocoa. It's a vibrant and diverse sector of the food industry, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences globally. Importers are typically countries with strong consumer markets for sweets, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK, while major exporters include countries with robust confectionery manufacturing, like Germany, the Netherlands, and China. The trade in these goods is often influenced by seasonal demand, cultural traditions, and marketing trends. Key considerations for traders include ingredient sourcing (sugar, glucose, gelatin, flavorings), packaging innovation, and compliance with food safety regulations. The market sees continuous innovation in flavors, textures, and dietary options, such as vegan or allergen-free candies.
Products Under This Code
Gummy bears, lollipops, hard candies, toffees, marshmallows, white chocolate bars, jelly beans, liquorice
Real World Examples
Haribo Goldbears, Chupa Chups, Werther's Original, Cadbury White Chocolate, Jelly Belly
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 170410 (chewing gum) or 1806 (chocolate confectionery) if the cocoa content is ambiguous, especially for white chocolate which is explicitly included here.
Products Classified Under 1704.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Key importers are the USA, Germany, and the UK, with Germany, the Netherlands, and China being leading exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 170490?
HS code 170490 covers: Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa. This category covers a broad spectrum of sugar confectionery, excluding chewing gum, but notably including white chocolate, all without cocoa. It's a vibrant and diverse sector of the food industry, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences globally. Importers are typically countries with strong consumer markets for sweets, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK, while major exporters include countries with robust confectionery manufacturing, like Germany, the Netherlands, and China. The trade in these goods is often influenced by seasonal demand, cultural traditions, and marketing trends. Key considerations for traders include ingredient sourcing (sugar, glucose, gelatin, flavorings), packaging innovation, and compliance with food safety regulations. The market sees continuous innovation in flavors, textures, and dietary options, such as vegan or allergen-free candies.
What products fall under HS code 170490?
Gummy bears, lollipops, hard candies, toffees, marshmallows, white chocolate bars, jelly beans, liquorice
What are common misclassifications for HS code 170490?
Often confused with 170410 (chewing gum) or 1806 (chocolate confectionery) if the cocoa content is ambiguous, especially for white chocolate which is explicitly included here.
How is HS code 170490 structured?
HS code 170490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (17) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.