Vital Proteins Collagen Gelatin Sticks from China

Single-serve gelatin sticks containing bovine collagen peptides blended for gelling in hot beverages or desserts, promoted for skin and hair health. Falls under HTS 2106.90.58 as a prepared gelatin food product portioned for retail consumption.

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

Ensure packaging specifies 'culinary use' to avoid supplement scrutiny; provide origin certificates for collagen source

Avoid pitfalls by not overstating health claims in import docs