Industrial Green Colored Cane Syrup TRQ

Green-hued cane sugar syrup with added colorants but no flavors, entered pursuant to U.S. note 5 chapter 17 for tariff preference. Supplied in bulk for use in gelatin production and dessert tinting.

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.

2915.90.50Higher: 28.8% vs 17.5%

If color derived from saturated acyclic alcohols

Chemical classification prevails if syrup functions primarily as color chemical, not food prep.

2007.10.00.00Higher: 47% vs 17.5%

If fruit-derived with coloring

Minimal fruit content pushes to Chapter 20 jams/jellies even with sugar syrup base.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Coordinate with licensed customs broker experienced in sugar TRQs for timely note 5 submission

Test for absence of volatile flavor compounds via GC-MS to prevent CBP disputes

Avoid declaring under wrong syrup code; double-check hierarchy for 2106.90.44.00 specificity