Sugar-Free Chewing Gum from Japan
Sugar-free chewing gum sweetened with xylitol and flavored with mint, classified under HTS 2106.90.83.00 as a food preparation not elsewhere specified, entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions for NAFTA/USMCA originating goods. It falls here due to its special formulation avoiding sugar duties while meeting trade agreement criteria.
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
• Verify USMCA Certificate of Origin to qualify under General Note 15; ensure product composition avoids classification as confectionery in Chapter 17; label accurately to prevent reclassification