Cinnamon Flavored Honey from China
Pure honey infused with natural cinnamon flavoring, commonly used as a sweetener in teas and baking. Classified under HTS 2106.90.99.88 as flavored honey, a food preparation not elsewhere specified, distinct from plain honey in 0409 due to added flavor.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming honey base with flavor addition to avoid reclassification as plain honey
• Include FDA prior notice and ensure labeling distinguishes from unflavored honey per 0409
• Verify no prohibited additives; common pitfall is mislabeling strength of flavoring