Sugar-Free Fruit Punch Mix from Japan
Powdered drink mix for fruit punch flavor using artificial sweeteners, imported under 2106.90.76 as a food preparation. Qualifies for USMCA duty-free entry via 9823.10.41 when meeting origin rules in general note 11 and subchapter note 10(b)(2) for qualifying sugar-containing products from USMCA countries.
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
• Include laboratory analysis confirming artificial sweetener composition and absence of prohibited sugars
• Ensure USMCA certificate of origin specifies subchapter note 10(b)(2) compliance
• Check for any internal revenue tax applicability on returned goods