Mexican Cane Syrup with Red Coloring from Japan
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.
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
• Include Mexican certificate of origin for GN15 benefits; avoid flavor additives to stay in this subheading
• Watch for sugar content thresholds that could trigger reclassification