Berry Flavor Essence Base from Japan
No-alcohol synthetic raspberry and strawberry aroma mix for soft drink production. HTS 3302.90.10 for beverage manufacturing odoriferous preparations under 10% alcohol.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• FDA flavor affirmation letters speed clearance
• Declare as 'beverage compounding base' not finished syrup
• Batch testing for alcohol prevents reclassification