Gluten-Free Baking Mix from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
6.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
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