Powdered Energy Drink Mix Base from China
Bulk powder blend of caffeine, taurine, vitamins, and sweeteners for manufacturing energy beverages. Classified in 2106.90.99.73 as other preparations for beverages, excluding enzyme preps or medicaments per chapter exclusions. Used by bottlers for reconstitution.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.9%
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)
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit caffeine content analysis to avoid scrutiny as a controlled substance or medicament
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'for further manufacture' to prevent retail classification
• Monitor quantitative restrictions if resembling mixed condiments under US note 3