Artificial Sweetener Iced Tea Mix from Japan
Powdered iced tea mix using aspartame instead of sugar, under 2106.90.76. USMCA preferential tariff 9823.10.41 applies to qualifying goods from Canada/Mexico per general note 11 and subchapter note 10(b)(2).
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
• Provide tea extract percentage documentation to avoid Chapter 21 syrup classification
• Ensure USMCA regional value content meets note 10(b)(2) thresholds
• Label clearly as sugar-free for customs verification