Great Lakes Grass-Fed Gelatin Powder from Germany
Hydrolyzed collagen gelatin powder from grass-fed bovine sources, marketed as a nutritional supplement for adding to drinks, smoothies, or recipes for joint health benefits. It is a food preparation of gelatin under HTS 2106.90.58 due to its processing for direct dietary incorporation, distinguishing it from industrial gelatin in 3503.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label as 'food grade hydrolyzed gelatin' and provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) proving no pharmaceutical claims to stay in Chapter 21
• Comply with FSMA import rules including FSVP verification
• Pitfall: Claims of medicinal use could trigger Chapter 30 reclassification