Beverage Vanilla Flavor Concentrate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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