Beet Sugar Energy Chews from China
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.
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
• 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