Sports Drink Electrolyte Powder Concentrate from China

Concentrated electrolyte and carbohydrate powder for diluting into isotonic sports drinks. HTS 2106.90.99.73 applies as a preparation for beverage manufacture, not a homogenized infant food or enzyme prep. Bulk packed for bottling lines.

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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include lab tests for electrolyte levels to support classification and health claim reviews

Declare as 'industrial ingredient' to differentiate from retail consumer mixes

Check for sugar content thresholds that might invoke additional duties