Beet Sugar Coloring Syrup for Beverages from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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