Sugar-Free Powdered Sports Drink Mix from Japan
Electrolyte-enhanced sports drink powder sweetened with sucralose, eligible under 2101.12.58 via USMCA 9823.10.34. Meets stringent note 10(b)(2) composition rules for preferential treatment from USMCA partners.
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 nutritional analysis showing zero sugar and electrolyte content for proper classification
• USMCA entry requires specific reference to general note 11 and subchapter note 10(b)(2)
• Avoid misclassification as 2106.90 compound preparations by emphasizing beverage use