Gluten-Free Baking Mix from China
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.
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
• Gluten-free claims need third-party testing; mislabeling leads to FDA detention
• Declare all additives like gums; pitfall is classification as unprepared flour (Chapter 11, lower duty)
• Bulk packaging avoids retail prep scrutiny under 2106.90.74