Blue Colored Cane Glazing Syrup from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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