HS code for candy in China: 1704900000
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HS code for candy in China

The HS code for candy in China is 1704900000 — Other sugar confectionery(including white chocolate)，not containing cocoa.

MFN duty 10% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他不含可可的糖食

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
1704900000 Other sugar confectionery(including white chocolate)，not containing cocoa 其他不含可可的糖食 10% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers candy. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8438200000 Machinery for the manufacture of confectionery,cocoa or chocolate 8% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “candy”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
1704900000 Other sugar confectionery(including white chocolate)，not containing cocoa 1,463 10% 13% Open
2106909090 Other food preparations, not elsewhere specified or included 203 12% 13% Open
1806900000 Other chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa( in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 2kg) 102 8% 13% Open
8438900000 Parts of machinery of heading No.84.38 107 5% 13% Open
8438200000 Machinery for the manufacture of confectionery,cocoa or chocolate 61 8% 13% Open
Why 1704900000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 1704 — Cocoa free sugary foods (including white chocolate) , chapter 17 — Sugar and Sweet Food .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他不含可可的糖食”, which contains the term used for candy in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 1,463 import records whose product descriptions match candy are declared under this heading family, i.e. 47% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for candy in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for candy is 1704900000 — Other sugar confectionery(including white chocolate)，not containing cocoa. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 10% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to candy?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover candy: 8438200000 (Machinery for the manufacture of confectionery,cocoa or chocolate). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of candy use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8438900000 (食品、饮料工业用机器的零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for candy also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for candy?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "candy", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 1704900000 — Other sugar confectionery(including white chocolate)，not containing cocoa, used in 1,463 records in our sample.

How is candy classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: candy falls under heading 1704 and statistical line 1704900000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他不含可可的糖食” (English: Other sugar confectionery(including white chocolate)，not containing cocoa). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 1704
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