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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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