Sugar-Sweetened Gelatin Dessert Mix from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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