Black Tinted Cane Sugar Syrup from Mexico
Cane-derived syrup tinted black with caramel coloring for specialty baking and dyeing applications, no flavoring included. Under HTS 2106.90.46.00 as colored cane syrup without flavor, excluded from roasted coffee substitutes or extracts by chapter notes. Used for dark glazes in industrial food lines.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for 4-methylimidazole in caramel color to comply with CA Prop 65 warnings
• Use ISF filings 24hrs pre-loading for syrups to avoid vessel holds
• Label 'industrial use only' if not retail to qualify lower duties if applicable