Beet Sugar Coloring Syrup for Beverages from China
Syrup made from beet sugar with added food coloring, intended for tinting non-alcoholic beverages without imparting flavor. Classified in HTS 2106.90.42.00 for imports from GN15 beneficiaries, emphasizing its role as a colored but unflavored preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Confirm beet sugar source and GN15 eligibility with commercial invoice; test for absence of flavor compounds
• Label clearly as 'colored syrup, no flavoring' to prevent customs issues