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Lemon Flavor Base for Beverages Low Alcohol from Japan

Industrial lemon flavor concentrate with under 20% alcohol, based on odoriferous lemon extracts for soft drink manufacturing. Classified in HTS 3302.10.20.00 due to its role as a raw material in the drink industry.

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

• Submit end-use statements from buyers confirming industrial beverage production

• Watch for contamination risks that could alter alcohol content during transit

• Use HS explanatory notes to justify against retail perfume misclassification