Quota-Entry Red Colored Cane Syrup Bulk Drum
Bulk red-colored syrup from cane sugar, no added flavors, entered under the special provisions of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17 for TRQ allocation. Used in food manufacturing for tinting beverages or icings without altering taste profiles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If syrups not qualifying for note 5 provisions
Non-quota colored syrups from cane/beet fall into general syrup subheadings without special entry requirements.
If coloring used for food-grade but with flavor
Flavored colored syrups intended for douches or similar may shift to Chapter 33 mixtures.
If for industrial non-food chemical applications
If not principally for food use, colored syrups classify as chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for TRQ license well in advance through USDA Foreign Agricultural Service to secure note 5 entry slot
• Include bills of lading specifying 'pursuant to note 5' and chemical assays showing coloring only, no aromatics
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.44.00
Colored Cane Sugar Syrup for Industrial Dye Mixing
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.
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.
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.
Blue Beet Sugar Syrup for Candy Coating
Blue-colored syrup derived from beet sugar, containing no flavoring additives, imported specifically under chapter 17 note 5 quantitative limits. Ideal for creating vibrant coatings on candies and chocolates in industrial settings.