Zero Sugar Lemonade Concentrate from Japan
Liquid concentrate for lemonade sweetened with sucralose and stevia, classified 2106.90.76. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.10.41 when originating from Mexico or Canada and satisfying subchapter note 10(b)(2) requirements for specific food preparations.
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 artificial sweetener content exceeding natural sugars for proper 2106.90.76 classification
• Obtain USMCA origin verification before entry
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as regular syrup under 2101.20