Calorie-Free Coffee Syrup from Japan
Sugar-free flavored coffee syrup (vanilla/caramel) for espresso drinks, classified 2106.90.72. USMCA 9823.10.40 duty-free entry for qualifying Canada/Mexico production per general note 11 and note 10(b)(2).
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
• Coffee flavor content must not trigger chapter 9 classification,Artificial sweetener documentation essential for proper heading,USMCA note 10(b)(2) requires specific sugar quota exclusion proof