Meal Replacement Protein Bar Base from China
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.
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
• Specify 'industrial use' on invoices to avoid retail bar duties; photos of packaging help
• Nutritional labeling mandatory even for bulk; watch sodium/phosphorus claims
• Avoid meat content over 20% to stay out of Chapter 16