Sugar-Free Fruit Chewing Gum

Chewing gum sweetened with xylitol and flavored with mixed fruit extracts, containing no sugar but with gum base and food colorings. Classified under HTS 2106.90.99.98 as a food preparation not elsewhere specified, since it doesn't qualify under specific headings like 1704 for sugar confectionery due to the sugar-free composition and gum base.

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.

1704.10.00.00Higher: 21.5% vs 13.9%

If contains added sugar exceeding minor amounts

Chewing gum with significant sugar content moves to Chapter 17 as sugar confectionery.

2106.90.46Higher: 17.5% vs 13.9%

If explicitly labeled as chewing gum in retail packs

Specific subheading for non-chocolate flavored chewing gum takes precedence over residual 'other'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify ingredient list complies with FDA labeling for sugar alcohols to avoid reclassification as confectionery

Provide detailed composition certificates; gum base can trigger scrutiny for non-NES headings

Watch for quotas on similar products; document retail packaging to prevent bulk classification shifts