Dietetic Lemonade Drink Mix from Japan
Powdered instant lemonade sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame-K, falling under 2106.90.94 as beverage preparation. USMCA 9823.10.44 applies for qualifying country imports meeting note 10(b)(2) sugar limitations. Single-serve packets for diet beverage preparation.
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 artificial sweetener percentages to prove zero sugar formulation
• USMCA certificate must reference specific note 10(b)(2) quantitative limits
• Package labeling must match commercial invoice descriptions exactly