Royal Gelatin Marshmallow Preparation from China
Powdered mix for home marshmallow production using gelatin, corn syrup solids, and sugar, requiring only water addition. Classified in HTS 2106.90.58 as a gelatin-based food preparation, distinct from finished confections in Chapter 17.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Declare as 'unfinished marshmallow mix' with gelatin content >50%; FDA registration mandatory
• Pitfall: classifying as finished candy leads to higher Chapter 17 duties