Zero-Calorie Vanilla Cream Pie Filling Mix from Japan
Powdered mix using aspartame and modified starch for no-calorie pie filling. Falls under 2101.20.48 as a sugar-free dessert preparation qualifying for USMCA treatment via 9823.10.36.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming <0.5g sugar per serving for 2101.20.48 eligibility
• USMCA origin rules require substantial transformation in qualifying territory
• Check for artificial sweetener restrictions in target markets