Beet Sugar Coloring Syrup for Confectionery Base

A syrup made from beet sugar with added coloring agents but no flavorings, imported pursuant to U.S. note 5 chapter 17 provisions for tariff-rate quota entry. Primarily used as a colored base in hard candy production or bakery glazes, classified here for its plain colored sugar syrup characteristics.

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.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If for retail-packaged consumer versions

Retail syrups with coloring but no flavoring may shift to retail-specific subheadings under 2106.90.48.

1702.90.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If in bulk without chapter 17 quota provisions

Bulk uncolored or differently provisioned sugar syrups are under Chapter 17, not requiring note 5 entry.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If mixed with non-sugar sweeteners

Presence of other sweeteners over minor levels changes it from pure cane/beet derived syrup to general food prep.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit quota certificate from USDA or authorized body confirming allocation under note 5 to avoid entry refusal

Label shipments clearly as 'colored syrup, no flavoring' and include spectrophotometric tests for coloring verification

Watch for reclassification if trace flavors are detected; maintain supply chain records proving beet sugar derivation