Sugar-Sweetened Gelatin Dessert Mix from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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