Blue Colored Cane Glazing Syrup from China
Industrial syrup from cane sugar with blue coloring added for fruit glazing in preserves and jams, containing no flavoring to maintain neutral profile. It is specifically covered by HTS 2106.90.46.00 as an NESOI food preparation syrup with color but no flavor. Used in food manufacturing where color enhances appearance without taste alteration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure batch testing shows zero flavor volatiles to defend against audits challenging the 'no flavoring' claim
• Comply with EU/US color additive harmonization if transshipping to avoid dual-standard issues
• Declare exact Brix value and coloring percentage in entry docs for accurate valuation