Skittles Wholesale in the USA: A Buyer's Guide

US confectionery imports are subject to FDA labelling rules (Nutrition Facts panel, FALCPA allergen declarations, English-language ingredient lists) and, for high-sugar products, the USDA/USTR sugar tariff-rate quota system — within-quota duty rates are low, but over-quota rates are significantly higher, so buyers should confirm HTS classification and quota status before ordering. There is no federal VAT; sales tax is set at state and local level and varies widely by destination. Candora Trading supplies fruit-flavoured candy in bulk and private label for US import and distribution.

European hard candy and fruit chew manufacturing is typically gelatin-free by default — a genuine sourcing advantage for buyers specifically avoiding gelatin-based confectionery across their range. Standard formats include individually wrapped pieces, bulk fill, and pick & mix bulk, with shelf life typically running 12-18 months from production — longer than gummy, which gives more flexibility for slower-turning SKUs or longer freight lanes. Flavour and colour customisation is available for private label runs above a minimum production threshold.

Hard candy pricing is generally less tiered by ingredient quality than chocolate or gummy, since the format is simpler — the main price driver is flavour/colour customisation complexity and order volume. Standard MOQ for a private label run starts around 500kg-2 tonnes per SKU depending on the factory, with meaningful volume discounts typically starting around the 5-tonne mark.