Colored Cane Sugar Syrup for Confectionery from Japan
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 — 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
• 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