Colored Cane Sugar Syrup for Confectionery from China
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.
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
• 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