Isotonic Sports Electrolyte Tablets from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
6.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
Import Tips
• Differentiate from supplements (Chapter 21 specific) via composition; provide lab analysis to CBP
• FDA registration required; common issue is claiming 'dietary supplement' without structure/function claims
• Package in child-resistant containers if for retail to meet CPSC rules