1806.90.90/Cocoa-Alginate Bead Snack/China

Cocoa-Alginate Bead Snack from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• FDA prior notice for novel alginate use; stability testing certs

• Market as functional snack not candy

• Monitor for sugar content thresholds