1704.90.35 - Other

This HTS category, 1704.90.35, encompasses "Other" confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption, specifically those not containing cocoa and not being cough drops. It serves as a residual category for sugar confectionery that falls outside of more specifically defined subheadings within the "Confections or sweetmeats ready for consumption" group. The key criterion for inclusion here is that the product is a sugar-based sweet, intended for direct consumption without further preparation, and does not contain any cocoa ingredients.

This subheading distinguishes itself from its sibling, 1704.90.25, which is exclusively designated for cough drops. Therefore, any sweet confectionery that does not fit the specific characteristics of a cough drop, yet meets the broader definition of sugar confectionery ready for consumption, would be classified under 1704.90.35. The broad nature of "Other" necessitates careful consideration of the defining characteristics of the product being classified.

Within this category, further refinement is provided by its subcategories. Products classified here may be further distinguished by whether they are specifically "Put up for retail sale." If a confection is not intended for immediate retail packaging as a finished consumer product, or if it does not meet the criteria for retail presentation, it will fall into the residual "Other" subheading (1704.90.35.90). This subdivision allows for the classification of bulk confectionery or items prepared for further processing or sale in wholesale quantities.