Aspartame Cola Fountain Syrup from China
Concentrated syrup with aspartame for carbonation systems to produce diet cola. Classified in HTS 2106.90.99.71 as a beverage manufacturing preparation featuring high-intensity sweeteners.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document Brix level and dilution ratio to prove it's a manufacturing concentrate
• Comply with caffeine declaration if present, as it affects FDA beverage regs
• Avoid bulk packaging that could be seen as finished syrup under different rates