Xylichew Sugar-Free Cough Lozenges from Japan
Xylitol-sweetened cough lozenges with honey-menthol for dry coughs, positioned as diabetic-friendly. HTS 2106.90.39.00 captures these as artificially sweetened cough drops per food prep hierarchy. Xylitol dominance confirms artificial status.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Highlight xylitol dental benefits but avoid drug claims
• Comply with sugar alcohol labeling per FDA
• For sets with syrups, classify as kits potentially under 2106.90.99