Energy Gel Carbohydrate Pack from China
Portable gel sachets with maltodextrin, electrolytes, and caffeine for endurance sports. HTS 2106.90.99 as a miscellaneous energy food prep not fitting syrups or specific supplements.
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
• Caffeine content labeling required; >200mg/serving may trigger FDA review
• Retail packaging needs child safety features
• Differentiate from gels over 5.5% butterfat (2106.90.80)