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Quota-Entry Red Colored Cane Syrup Bulk Drum from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

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