Beet Sugar Energy Chews

Gel-based energy chews formulated for athletes, sweetened exclusively with beet sugar and flavored with electrolytes. Classified in 2106.90.99.97 as an other food preparation containing beet-derived sugar, not fitting sports nutrition specifics or vitamin headings. The mixed functional ingredients prevent classification elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+7.5%13.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%6.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%6.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%6.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%6.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

2106.90.48Lower: 7.5% vs 13.9%

If containing added vitamins or marketed as dietary supplements

Products with significant vitamin content shift to specific compound preparations for therapeutic use.

1702.90Higher: 15.1% vs 13.9%

If for bulk sugar syrups used in chews without substantial flavoring

Unflavored or lightly flavored beet sugar syrups classify as Chapter 17 preparations.

2202.99Higher: 24.9% vs 13.9%

If presented as non-alcoholic flavored beverages or mixes

Liquid or dissolvable mixes resembling sweetened waters fall under Chapter 22.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis proving sugar beet origin to meet subheading criteria and prevent disputes

Avoid marketing as 'supplements' which could trigger FDA classification under 2106.90.48 for vitamin-added products

Declare net weight and retail packaging to differentiate from bulk ingredients

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