Cocoa-Alginate Bead Snack
Novel snack of cocoa-flavored gel beads made with sodium alginate, popping texture like boba. HTS 1806.90.90 for innovative cocoa preparations not fitting confectionery. Functional food trend product.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | +17.5% | 23.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | +10.0% | 16% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sugar-confectionery dominant without cocoa character
Sugar confections excluding chocolate go to Chapter 17.
If functional food supplement form
Non-specific food preps including gels in Chapter 21 residual.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• FDA prior notice for novel alginate use; stability testing certs
• Market as functional snack not candy
• Monitor for sugar content thresholds
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