Artificial Sweetener Peanut Butter from Japan
No-sugar-added peanut butter sweetened with stevia extract, classified in 2106.90.94. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.10.44 when meeting general note 11 and note 10(b)(2) origin/sugar rules. Provides peanut flavor without added carbohydrates.
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
• Peanut origin certificates required alongside USMCA documentation
• Sugar content analysis must confirm compliance with note 10(b)(2) limits
• Avoid misclassification as regular peanut butter (2008.11) by documenting sweeteners