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Knox Unflavored Gelatin Dessert Mix from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

24.8%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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