Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Base from China
A flavored, non-medicated chewing gum base sweetened with artificial sweeteners like xylitol, intended for personal consumption. It falls under HTS 2106.90.99 as a food preparation not specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 21, distinct from basic gum in 1704 due to its complex formulation with flavorings and binders.
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
• Verify the product is not medicated (HTS Chapter 30) or pure gum base (1704) to avoid reclassification; provide detailed ingredient lists
• Label net weight and nutritional info per FDA rules; common pitfall is mislabeling as candy leading to higher duties
• Obtain prior notice via FDA system for all food imports to prevent holds at entry