Colored Cane Sugar Syrup for Confectionery

A syrup derived from cane sugar with added coloring but no flavoring, used primarily in making hard candies and gummies. It falls under HTS 2106.90.42.00 as a sugar syrup from general note 15 countries (e.g., Mexico) entered pursuant to its provisions, distinguished by coloring without flavor additives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1702.90.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If containing added flavoring matter

Flavored sugar syrups shift to heading 1702 as syrups with added substances beyond just coloring.

2106.90.26.00Same rate: 17.5%

If not from General Note 15 countries

Syrups meeting the description but from non-GN15 origins fall under the general subheading without special provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin qualifies under General Note 15 for duty-free entry; ensure lab tests confirm no added flavoring

Provide certificates of analysis for coloring content to avoid reclassification

Related Products under HTS 2106.90.42.00

Beet Sugar Coloring Syrup for Beverages

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.

Mexican Cane Syrup with Red Coloring

A red-colored syrup from Mexican cane sugar, free of flavoring, used in baking and dessert glazing. It qualifies for HTS 2106.90.42.00 under General Note 15 provisions for Mexican products, as a feed-grade or industrial syrup with only coloring added.

Colored Beet Syrup for Ice Cream Bases

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.

GN15 Yellow Colored Cane Syrup

Yellow-hued cane sugar syrup from GN15 countries like Dominican Republic, without flavoring, for pharmaceutical coloring or industrial use. Fits HTS 2106.90.42.00 exactly due to special entry provisions and composition.

Cane Sugar Blue Syrup for Candy Production

Blue-colored syrup derived from cane sugar, no added flavors, targeted for candy industry dyeing. Classified under HTS 2106.90.42.00 for GN15 entries, as per its description in syrups with coloring only.

Industrial Beet Syrup with Green Coloring

Green-colored beet-derived syrup for industrial food processing, unflavored for broad application. Enters via HTS 2106.90.42.00 under GN15 provisions, matching the cane/beet syrup with coloring spec.