Colored Beet Syrup for Ice Cream Bases from Japan
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 — 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
• Supply analytical reports proving coloring only; ensure GN15 country compliance
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as flavored leads to higher duties