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HTS 1704 Chapter 17 Section IV Synced Apr 28, 2026

Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa:

Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa:

Base HTS duty
Column 1 General
Effective (Germany)
15%
Ch. 99
Stacked measures
1
at Germany
Last change
2 months
Ch. 99 15.0%

What this covers

This HTS heading covers sugar confectionery products, including white chocolate, that do not contain cocoa. It includes candies, chocolate bars, and other sweet treats made primarily from sugar and other ingredients.

white chocolate bar sugar candy chocolate candy candy bar sugar confection
Duty stack · origin germany

How the 15.0% is built.

0%3.8%7.7%11.5%15.4%
122 · 15.0%
Section 122
All origins except · 9903.01.80
+15.00%
MPF (merchandise processing)
0.3464% · min $31.67 / max $614.35
+0.35%
Effective ad valorem duty (excl. fees)
15.00%
Stacking order
  1. 1
    Apply base HTS rate
    Column 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
  2. 2
    Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)
    Chapter 99 subheading layered on
  3. 3
    Add IEEPA / 232 surcharges
    Country-scoped emergency measures
  4. 4
    Add MPF & HMF fees
    Applied to entered value

You may also consider

  • 1704.10

    Subheading for sugar confectionery (including white chocolate) in the form of chocolate or other confectionery.

  • 1704.20

    Subheading for sugar confectionery (including white chocolate) in other forms such as candies or sweets.

  • 1704.90

    Subheading for other sugar confectionery (including white chocolate) not covered by the previous subheadings.

Origin matters

Rate by country of origin

Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 1704 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.

FTA partner Section 301 IEEPA in effect
Rates from last sync on Apr 28, 2026 · assumes entered value $10,000 · fees (MPF/HMF) excluded from the comparison above.
Questions about 1704

FAQ for this HTS code.

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

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HTS 1704 · synced Apr 28, 2026 14:34 UTC