Colored Cane Sugar Syrup for Industrial Dye Mixing from China

This syrup is derived from cane sugar, contains added coloring but no flavoring, and is specifically imported under the quantitative provisions of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17 for controlled sugar content syrups. It is used in industrial applications like dye preparation or as a base for colored confectionery coatings, falling under HTS 2106.90.44.00 due to its sugar-derived nature and lack of flavoring.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify entry eligibility under additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17 by obtaining prior approval from U.S

Customs for the quantitative limit allocation

Provide laboratory analysis confirming no added flavoring matter and sugar origin from cane or beet, with added coloring only

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as flavored syrup, which shifts to other 2106 subheadings; ensure precise sugar content documentation