Gelatin-Based Protein Gummy Bears from China
Chewy gummy candies made with high-gelatin content fortified with whey protein powder for fitness snacks, flavored with mixed fruits. Falls under 2106.90.58.90 as a complex gelatin food preparation n.e.s., distinguished from candy (1704) by primary gelatin composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Document protein source and gelatin ratio; common error is classifying as sugar confectionery if sugar predominates
• Require allergen declarations for gelatin (potential mammal-derived); ensure no meat byproducts per Chapter exclusions
• Batch testing for dry gelatin content critical to maintain 2106 classification over 1704