Beverage Vanilla Flavor Concentrate from Canada
An aqueous, alcohol-free concentrate of vanillin and other odoriferous compounds designed for addition to soft drinks and syrups during manufacturing. Used at low concentrations (under 1%) in industrial beverage production lines. Falls under 3302.90.1050 as a preparation based on odoriferous substances for beverage manufacture.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include end-user letters from beverage manufacturers proving industrial dilution use to prevent retail food flavor misclassification
• Ensure FDA prior notice filing for food-contact flavorings with exact usage levels declared