Beet Sugar Coloring Syrup for Beverages from Japan
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 — 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
• 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