Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Base from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
6.4%
Rate breakdown
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