Fruit Syrup Concentrate for Soda from China
Concentrated fruit-flavored syrup base designed for dilution in carbonated water to produce soft drinks. Falls under 2106.90.99.73 as a preparation for beverage manufacture, distinct from flavored teas or spice mixes excluded by chapter notes. Intended for commercial soda fountain use.
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
• Include mixing instructions and end-use statements proving it's for beverage production, not retail sale
• Test for prohibited additives like high meat content that could shift to Chapter 16
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for food imports and ensure proper shelf-life labeling