Electrolyte Hydration Powder Packets from China

Single-serve packets of electrolyte blend with sodium, potassium, magnesium, and natural flavors for mixing into water. Under 2106.90.99.98 as NES food prep, not classified as beverages or medicinal products.

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

Avoid 'medical' claims; position as food to prevent Chapter 30 pharmaceutical shift

Test for sodium content; high levels may trigger food safety alerts

Use retail packaging documentation to distinguish from industrial bulk salts