Cocoa-Alginate Bead Snack from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• FDA prior notice for novel alginate use; stability testing certs
• Market as functional snack not candy
• Monitor for sugar content thresholds