HTS 1704.90.00 — rate composition
Base rate and applicable layers for this code, with an embedded calculator.
HTS 1704.90.00 (Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, put up for retail sale, other (not containing cocoa)) carries an MFN general rate of 5.6% (sample data) on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack China Section 301 (List 3) + Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $4,357.14.Data as of 2026-10-07 (ruleset v0.3.4).
Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, put up for retail sale, other (not containing cocoa)
糖果/甜食（不含可可，零售即食装）
USITC: 5.6%
Duty layers
| Layer | Rate | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
Base duty (MFN) Active | 5.6% | $560.00 | HTS Column 1 general rate ↗ |
China Section 301 (List 3) Active | 25% | $2,500.00 | Trade Act 1974 §301 (USTR action, 9903.88.03 series) ↗ |
Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier) In litigation | 12.5% | $1,250.00 | Trade Act 1974 §301 (global forced-labor program; FR 2026-15181 §1(a)(iii)) ↗ |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) | 0.125% | $12.50 | 26 U.S.C. §4461 / 19 CFR 24.24 (sea & water shipments only) |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (once per entry, min $34.58 / max $670.86) | $34.64 | 19 U.S.C. §58c, FY2027 (from 2026-10-01) |
Example: origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry · date 2026-10-07
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FAQ
What is the U.S. import tariff rate for HTS 1704.90.00?
HTS 1704.90.00 (Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, put up for retail sale, other (not containing cocoa)) carries an MFN general rate of 5.6% (sample data) on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack China Section 301 (List 3) + Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $4,357.14.Data as of 2026-10-07 (ruleset v0.3.4).
Do MPF/HMF fees apply to HTS 1704.90.00?
Yes. Fees are not duties and are charged per entry: Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) 0.125%; Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) 0.3464% (once per entry, min $34.58 / max $670.86). ≈ $47.14 on the $10,000 formal-entry example; postal shipments ≤$2,500 use informal entry with fixed fees instead.
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