Sugar-Sweetened Gelatin Dessert Mix

A powdered mix primarily composed of gelatin, sugar derived from cane or beets, and flavorings like strawberry or lime, packaged for retail sale in boxes. It falls under HTS 2106.90.58.30 as a food preparation of gelatin containing cane/beet sugar, put up for retail, not elsewhere specified. Consumers prepare it by adding hot water and chilling to form a wobbly dessert.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+17.5%22.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3503.00.20Lower: 20.7% vs 22.3%

If predominantly gelatin without significant sugar or flavorings

Pure gelatin products, even edible, classify under Chapter 35 as protein substances rather than food preparations.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 22.3%

If sugar is not derived from cane or beets (e.g., corn syrup-based)

Excludes preparations with non-cane/beet sugars, shifting to the residual 'other' food prep subheading.

1702.90.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 22.3%

If imported as a bulk sugar-based syrup for gelatin mixing

Bulk preparations not put up for retail sale classify as other sugars rather than retail food preps.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify sugar origin documentation to confirm cane or beet derivation, as required for this subheading

Ensure retail packaging labeling complies with FDA standards for allergens and nutrition facts

Avoid misclassification as compound preparations under 2106.90.99 if sugar content doesn't meet criteria

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