Diet Root Beer Syrup Powder from Japan
Powdered syrup base for diet root beer using artificial sweeteners, under 2106.90.76. USMCA 9823.10.41 provides duty-free entry for qualifying North American production.
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
• Document sassafras extract alternatives for FDA compliance
• Verify powder form avoids beverage classification
• Maintain 5-year USMCA origin records