Saccharin Diet Lemonade Syrup from China
A sweetening syrup base using saccharin for zero-calorie lemonade, mixed with water or carbonated water to make the beverage. Classified under HTS 2106.90.99.71 due to its role in beverage production and inclusion of high-intensity sweetener saccharin.
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include saccharin concentration documentation to justify high-intensity classification and prevent reclassification
• Check for compliance with U.S. saccharin residue limits and prepare for potential FDA prior notice requirements
• Declare as syrup concentrate, not finished drink, to avoid higher duties under beverage headings