Green Tinted Beet Sugar Syrup from Japan
Syrup derived from beet sugar with green coloring for confectionery threading and string work, free of any flavoring matter. Falls under HTS 2106.90.46.00 as a colored, unflavored sugar syrup not specified elsewhere, per Chapter 21 notes excluding flavored or composite items. Popular in candy pulling for vibrant, neutral strands.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use Aflatoxin-free certification for beet sourcing to meet FDA import alerts on syrups
• Package in food-grade drums with tamper-evident seals to pass physical exams
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'fruit syrup' leading to higher duties under other subheadings