Sugar-Sweetened Gelatin Dessert Mix from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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