Malt Extract Energy Drink Powder from China
Powdered mix of malt extract, starch, flour, and high sugar (>65% dry weight) for energy drinks, no cocoa. Under HTS 1901.90.68.00 as 'other' malt extract food preparation in sugar subcategory. Used by athletes for quick mixing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
Import Tips
• Include FDA prior notice for food imports and nutritional labeling compliance
• Test for total cocoa on defatted basis to stay under 5% threshold