Beverage Vanilla Flavor Concentrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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