Gluten-Free Baking Mix

A dry blend of rice flour, xanthan gum, and baking powder for making bread or muffins, free of wheat gluten. It is classified under 2106.90.99 as a food preparation not specifically enumerated, unlike basic flours in Chapter 11.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.4%+7.5%13.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.4%โ€”6.4%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.4%โ€”6.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.4%โ€”6.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.4%โ€”6.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1901.90Higher: 16.4% vs 13.9%

If containing yogurt or cereal as a prepared dough mix

Bakery mixes with specific ingredients fall under Chapter 19.

1102.90.30.00Higher: 47.8% vs 13.9%

If primarily rice flour without leavening agents

Unprepared cereal flours classify in Chapter 11.

2106.90.48Lower: 7.5% vs 13.9%

If positioned as a flavored seasoning for baking

Herb/spice-heavy mixes go to mixed seasonings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Gluten-free claims need third-party testing; mislabeling leads to FDA detention

โ€ข Declare all additives like gums; pitfall is classification as unprepared flour (Chapter 11, lower duty)

โ€ข Bulk packaging avoids retail prep scrutiny under 2106.90.74

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A flavored, non-medicated chewing gum base sweetened with artificial sweeteners like xylitol, intended for personal consumption. It falls under HTS 2106.90.99 as a food preparation not specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 21, distinct from basic gum in 1704 due to its complex formulation with flavorings and binders.

Vegetable Protein Powder Blend

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Isotonic Sports Electrolyte Tablets

Effervescent tablets dissolving in water to create an electrolyte drink with glucose, sodium, and potassium for athletes. This falls under HTS 2106.90.99 as a non-beverage food preparation not covered by specific sports drink headings or vitamin products.

Meal Replacement Protein Bar Base

A bulk mix of whey protein, oats, and binders for manufacturing meal replacement bars, not fully assembled. HTS 2106.90.99 covers this as an NESOI food prep, separate from finished bars in 1806 or 1905.

Fermented Kombucha Flavor Extract

Concentrated liquid extract from fermented tea with added flavors, used to make kombucha beverages. Classified in 2106.90.99 as it is not pure tea (0902), flavored tea, or a finished non-alcoholic beverage.

Plant-Based Meat Flavor Enhancer

Powdered seasoning mimicking meat taste using yeast extracts and plant proteins, for vegan products. Falls under 2106.90.99 as a NESOI food prep, not a basic condiment mix exceeding quota.