Sweetened Energy Chews

Gel-like energy chews with sugar, tapioca syrup, and electrolytes, over 10% sugar dry weight. Food preparation nesoi in 2106.90.97.00, not sports nutrition per Chapter 21 notes or pure sugars. Multi-functional ingredients drive classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.72Same rate: 26%

If containing herbal extracts as primary

Compound syrups with herbal bases shift within Chapter 21 specifics.

2202.99.10.00Higher: 34.5% vs 26%

If liquid beverage concentrate form

Non-alcoholic sweetened beverages exclude from solid food preps.

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