Mixed Aspartame-Saccharin Energy Drink Base from China
Liquid base blending aspartame and saccharin with caffeine/taurine for energy drinks, requiring carbonation. HTS 2106.90.99.71 applies for high-intensity sweetener-containing beverage preparations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
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
• Test for prohibited substances like undeclared stimulants to pass FDA import alerts
• Provide stability data for liquid concentrates to prevent spoilage claims
• Declare multiple sweeteners accurately to match subheading specificity