Jell-O Instant Gelatin Pudding Mix from China
An instant pudding mix using gelatin as the primary setting agent, flavored with vanilla or chocolate, and containing sugar and thickeners for quick preparation. Classified under HTS 2106.90.58 because it is a prepared food product of gelatin not suitable for uses in 3503 or other specific food headings. This captures ready-to-use dessert preparations relying on gelatin for texture.
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
• Include detailed ingredient breakdowns showing gelatin as the base to justify 2106.90.58; obtain FDA prior notice for food imports
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as a starch-based pudding leading to Chapter 19 classification
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'gelatin-based' to prevent exams