Cane Sugar Fruit-Flavored Gelatin Snacks from Japan
Pre-packaged, ready-to-eat gelatin cups flavored like strawberry or orange, sweetened with beet sugar for convenient snacking. Classified under HTS 2106.90.58.70 due to its gelatin base and specified sugar source in a prepared food form not covered elsewhere. Ideal for children's lunches or desserts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include certificates of analysis proving sugar from cane/beets and gelatin as primary ingredient to prevent shifts to sugar headings
• Comply with child nutrition labeling if marketed to kids; declare net weight and serving sizes accurately
• Watch for perishability—use proper temperature-controlled shipping to avoid spoilage claims at entry