Sorbitol in Diabetic Nutritional Mix from China
Sorbitol component in powdered nutritional supplements for diabetics, providing bulk without blood sugar spike. HTS 3824.60.00.00 as processed mixture containing sorbitol beyond primary forms. Used in meal replacement shakes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.9%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• FDA structure/function claims require substantiation documentation
• Glycemic index testing prevents supplement misclassification
• Label polyol content to comply with nutrition facts requirements