Tahitian Vanilla Sugar Paste from Japan
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.
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
• 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