Plant-Based Meat Flavor Enhancer from China
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.
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
• Monitor US note 3 quota for mixed condiments (689 MT); declare composition accurately
• No animal-derived ingredients to claim vegan; third-party certs aid clearance
• Bulk import avoids 2103.90.74 retail prep issues