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%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 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