2106.90.58/Knox Unflavored Gelatin Dessert Mix/Japan

Knox Unflavored Gelatin Dessert Mix from Japan

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 — 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

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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