Knox Unflavored Gelatin Dessert Mix
A powdered unflavored gelatin product made from collagen derived from animal sources, primarily used for making homemade desserts, jellies, and molded salads. It falls under HTS 2106.90.58 as a food preparation specifically of gelatin, not classifiable as plain gelatin sheets or blocks in heading 3503. This subheading captures prepared gelatin mixes intended for direct consumer use in food preparation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.8% | +17.5% | 22.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as plain gelatin sheets or powder without added food preparation ingredients
Plain gelatin, even food-grade, is classified under heading 3503 as unmodified animal-derived gelatin, not as a prepared food product.
If compounded with butterfat or other dairy components exceeding specified thresholds
Gelatin preparations with significant dairy content shift to dairy-based compound subheadings within 2106 for specific butterfat mixtures.
If primarily sugar-based with gelatin as a minor gelling agent
Sugar confectionery containing gelatin as an ingredient falls under Chapter 17 rather than Chapter 21 if the principal characteristic is sweetness from sugar.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is labeled as a food preparation with at least 50% gelatin content to avoid reclassification to heading 3503; provide lab analysis certificates confirming composition
• Ensure compliance with FDA food additive regulations and proper nutritional labeling
• Watch for common pitfalls like misdeclaring as plain gelatin, which incurs different duties
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