US import duty on supplements & vitamins
Vitamins, protein powder, and most dietary supplements land under HTS 2106.90 at a flat 6.4% general rate. FDA import rules sit alongside the tariff — commercial-looking quantities may need prior notice and facility registration.
Supplements duty rates at a glance
| Item | HTS code | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| Multivitamins | 2106.90.99 | 6.4% |
| Protein powder | 2106.10.00 | 6.4% |
| Fish oil capsules | 2106.90.99 | 6.4% |
| Electrolyte drink mix | 2106.90 | 6.4% typical |
Key facts
- Dietary supplements (HTS 2106.90.99): 6.4% general
- Protein concentrates (HTS 2106.10): 6.4%
- FDA regulates supplement imports separately from CBP duty
- Personal-use quantities clear with far less paperwork than bulk orders
Don't forget the fees
- MPF processing fee: from $2.69 (informal entry)
- Carrier brokerage: USPS flat $9.35; UPS/FedEx/DHL vary
- Country-of-origin surcharges stack on top of MFN rates
Supplements duty by origin country
FAQs
Are supplements duty-free since they're health products?
No. Unlike medicines, dietary supplements are taxed as food preparations — 6.4% under HTS 2106.90. Add MPF and brokerage fees, and a supplement haul from abroad carries real landed cost.
Is there a quantity limit on personal imports?
Duty law has no fixed personal-use exemption for supplements, but FDA enforcement focuses on commercial-scale shipments. A few months' supply clears routinely; a distributor-sized pallet does not.
Why was my protein powder charged more than 6.4%?
Check the origin. If it shipped from China, the IEEPA and Section 301 overlays stack on top of the 6.4% base — and the carrier's brokerage fee is separate from both.