Tahitian Vanilla Sugar Paste
Thick paste of cane sugar infused with Tahitian vanilla beans, used as baking base or topping. Enters under HTS 2106.90.95.00 as nesoi food prep with >10% sugar, pursuant to U.S. note 8 chapter 17 for quota-advantaged vanilla sugar products from Pacific origins.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vanilla extract with minimal sugar
Extracts dominate over sugar content; chapter 21 extracts heading applies.
If pure cane sugar flavored with vanilla
If sugar is principal, classifies under raw sugars rather than preparations.
If under general compound chocolate/nut preps
If containing dairy or nuts, moves to flavored compound mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis proving >10% dry sugar weight for quota qualification
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with chapter 17 note 8 procedures
• Avoid mislabeling as 'pure vanilla extract' which shifts to 2102
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.95.00
New Zealand Rewarewa Honey Blend
Specialty honey from Rewarewa flowers blended for smooth texture, New Zealand origin. Under HTS 2106.90.95.00 for >10% sugar food preps described in U.S. note 8, chapter 17, supporting quota imports of unique varietal honeys.
Papua New Guinea Palm Sugar Paste
Traditional paste from PNG sago palm sugar, minimally processed for cooking. HTS 2106.90.95.00 applies as qualifying sugar prep (>10% dry) under U.S. note 8 provisions for regional products.
Australian Jarrah Honey Spread
Rich Jarrah bush honey creamed for spreading, Australian sourced. Enters 2106.90.95.00 per note 8 sugar quota.
Samoan Coconut Blossom Nectar
Reduced nectar from Samoan coconut flowers, sugar-dominant prep. 2106.90.95.00 via U.S. note 8.
Vanuatu Kava Sugar Mix
Sugar paste flavored with Vanuatu kava root. Note 8 qualifying prep.
Australian Macadamia Nut Honey
A premium blend of Australian macadamia nut pieces suspended in pure honey, packaged for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2106.90.95.00 as a food preparation containing over 10% sugar by dry weight, described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17, allowing entry under specific sugar quota provisions for certain honey-nut spreads from Australia.