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Alcohol-Free Vanilla Flavor Concentrate from Japan

A concentrated mixture of odoriferous substances based on synthetic vanillin and natural extracts, used as a raw material in the food industry for flavoring baked goods and desserts. It contains no alcohol and is formulated specifically for industrial manufacturing processes. Classified under HTS 3302.10.1000 as a non-alcoholic preparation for the food and drink industries.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the product is free of alcohol through lab testing and include certificates of analysis in documentation to avoid reclassification

• Ensure labeling specifies 'for industrial food use only' to prevent confusion with retail products under Chapter 33 headings