Sugar-Free Gelatin Snack Cups from Japan
Pre-portioned, ready-to-eat cups of artificially sweetened gelatin made with aspartame or stevia, intended for low-calorie diets. Classified under HTS 2106.90.58.90 as other gelatin-based food preparations not fitting simpler dessert categories due to artificial sweeteners and processing.
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
• Label sweeteners clearly and test for sugar content under 1% to prevent duty shifts; FDA nutritional panel required
• Include stability testing certificates for shelf-stable cups; pitfall is classifying as homogenized infant food (2104)
• Confirm retail packaging under 250g per Chapter note to avoid infant food misclassification