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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document sassafras extract alternatives for FDA compliance
• Verify powder form avoids beverage classification
• Maintain 5-year USMCA origin records