Vanilla Flavor Extract Low Alcohol from Japan
A concentrated vanilla flavoring extract used as a raw material in the food industry for baking and confectionery production. It contains less than 20% alcohol by weight, derived from odoriferous substances like vanillin, qualifying it under HTS 3302.10.20.00 as a preparation for beverage and food manufacturing.
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 alcohol content via lab testing to confirm under 20% threshold for this subheading
• Provide certificates of analysis showing composition as industrial raw material, not retail
• Avoid misclassification as retail extracts under 2106.90 by emphasizing bulk packaging