Davinci Gourmet Caramel Syrup from China
Davinci Gourmet Caramel Syrup combines sugar syrup with rich caramel flavor for use in espresso drinks and desserts. It is classified in HTS 2106.90.91.00 as 'other' blended syrups under U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, for preparations not covered by sugar headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document the blending process to distinguish from simple sugar syrups in chapter 17
• Ensure FDA registration for the foreign facility producing flavor syrups
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling flavor origin, which can lead to reclassification