HS Code 1704.90 : Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, other is 1704.90. Under the 2026 European Union (TARIC), the representative MFN general duty rate is 8.00 % [EU TARIC 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Subheading .90
.90
Other
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
European Union (EU TARIC / CN 2026)
1704900000
MODULE 5: EU IMPORT DUTY & VAT BREAKDOWN
EU Customs De Minimis
€150.00
Duty-free threshold
Official EU Classification Rulings: Search European Binding Tariff Information [EBTI Database ↗]
Notice: EU customs duties are uniform across all 27 Member States under the EU Customs Union. Import VAT is assessed locally by destination customs authorities.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
AGENCY-CONDITIONAL (PGA)
FDA Prior Notice / USDA Phytosanitary Cert
Rule-derived from verified PGA flag: Mandatory prior notice filing and health certificate.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
ACE PGA Message-Set Flags:
FDA (FOO): Prior Notice (PN) + Food Facility Registration
Official ACE program code: ACE/PGA [FDA 21 CFR 1.276].
MODULE 8: EU Trade Defence Measures & Carbon Adjustment (CBAM)
EU Anti-Dumping Defence
Standard TARIC Duties
EU Steel Safeguards
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
Not in Scope
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCA | EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement | Free | Statement on Origin by registered exporter. |
| CETA | EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free | CETA Origin Declaration on commercial invoice. |
| EPA | EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement | Free | Statement on Origin or importer knowledge under EU-Japan EPA. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other
MODULE 11: European Binding Tariff Information (EBTI)
Legally binding tariff classification decisions valid across all 27 EU Member States for HS 1704.90.
Query the official European Commission EBTI classification rulings database:
Search EU Commission EBTI Database for 1704.90 →EU TARIC Declarable Commodity Lines (1704.90)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 1704.90.10.00 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other, Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, Candied nuts | 4.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 1.35% (JP) | 40% | kg |
| 1704.90.25.00 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other, Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, Other, Cough drops | Free | Free | 30% | kg |
| 1704.90.35 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other, Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, Other, Other | 5.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.8% (JP) | 40% | — |
| 1704.90.35.20 | Other, Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, Other, Other, Put up for retail sale, Containing peanuts, peanut butter or peanut paste | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 1704.90.35.50 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other, Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, Other, Other, Put up for retail sale, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 1704.90.35.90 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other, Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, Other, Other, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 1704.90.52.00 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other, Other, Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 6.1% (JP) | 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.54.00 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other, Other, Other, Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.58.00 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other, Other, Other, Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, Other | 40¢/kg +10.4% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60, 9918.04.69 (CO) | 47.4¢/kg + 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.64.00 | Other, Other, Other, Other, Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17, Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | Free (OM,PE,S) | 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.68.00 | Other, Other, Other, Other, Articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17, Other | 40¢/kg + 10.4% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | 47.4¢/kg + 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.74.00 | Other, Other, Other, Other, Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17, Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.78.00 | Other, Other, Other, Other, Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17, Other | 40¢/kg + 10.4% | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | 47.4¢/kg + 12.2% | kg |
| 1704.90.90.00 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other | 10.4% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 12.2% | kg |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1704.10 | Subheading under Heading 1704 | Compare Subheading 1704.10 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
European Commission TARIC Database (CN 2026) ↗
Official EU Common Customs Tariff and Member State measures.
EU Taxation and Customs Union ↗
European Commission customs union and VAT rules.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and European Union (TARIC) general duty for Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and European Union (TARIC), Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other is classified under HS 1704.90 (Heading 1704, Chapter 17). The representative EU MFN general duty rate is 8.00 %.
How is HS 1704.90 distinguished within Heading 1704 (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa)?
Heading 1704 covers Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa. Subheading 1704.90 specifically isolates Other. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 1704.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 1704.90?
Related subheadings under Heading 1704 include 1704.10. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other into the European Union?
Importers require an EU Single Administrative Document (SAD / Import Declaration), active EU EORI number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and phytosanitary or conformity certificates where applicable.
Can goods under HS 1704.90 enter duty-free under EU Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in EU FTA partner territories (e.g. UK TCA, CETA, Japan EPA, South Korea FTA) enter duty-free under EUR.1 movement certificates or registered exporter (REX) statements.
What is the EU customs duty de minimis threshold for shipments of Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, Other?
Commercial consignments valued up to €150 imported into the European Union enter customs duty-free under EU Common Customs Tariff rules.
How can an importer obtain a European Binding Tariff Information (EBTI) ruling for HS 1704.90?
Importers may apply to any EU Member State customs authority for an EBTI ruling under Regulation (EU) No 952/2013. An EBTI ruling is legally binding across all 27 EU Member States for 3 years.
What EU TRACES sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls apply to HS 1704.90?
Food and agricultural goods imported into the EU require pre-notification via TRACES (TRAde Control and Expert System) and a Common Health Entry Document (CHED) presented at a Border Control Post.
How is Import VAT assessed on HS 1704.90 across EU Member States?
Import VAT is assessed by the destination EU Member State (ranging from 17% in Luxembourg to 27% in Hungary, ~19% average) on total landed CIF value + CCT duty.
What is the EU EORI registration requirement for commercial imports under HS 1704.90?
All economic operators importing into the EU must hold a valid Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number issued by an EU Member State customs authority.
How does the EU Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) e-commerce VAT scheme work?
The EU IOSS allows online sellers to collect import VAT at the point of sale for B2C consignments valued up to €150 imported into any EU Member State.
What EU Trade Defence measures (Anti-Dumping & Countervailing duties) apply?
Importers must check the TARIC database for active EU trade defence measures, anti-dumping duties, or tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) affecting specific countries of origin.
What REACH & CE Marking product safety compliance rules apply to HS 1704.90 in the EU?
Articles imported into the EU must satisfy EU Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH chemical restrictions) and display CE marking declarations of conformity where required.
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in the European Union?
No. The European Union does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond standard Common Customs Tariff duties and destination Member State import VAT.