Colored Beet Syrup for Ice Cream Bases from China
Unflavored beet sugar syrup colored for visual appeal in ice cream manufacturing bases. Entered under HTS 2106.90.42.00 pursuant to GN15, as it matches the criteria for colored sugar syrups NES without flavoring.
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
• Supply analytical reports proving coloring only; ensure GN15 country compliance
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as flavored leads to higher duties