Sugar-Free Chocolate Syrup

A low-calorie chocolate flavored syrup sweetened with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar, classified under HTS 2106.90.94 as a food preparation not elsewhere specified. It qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.44 when meeting general note 11 origin rules and note 10(b)(2) conditions for certain sugar-containing preparations. The syrup is used as a topping for desserts and beverages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.36Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If containing sugar or glucose syrup exceeding note 10(b)(2) thresholds

Products with higher sugar content fall under different 2106.90 provisions with potentially higher duties

1702.90.90Higher: 40.1% vs 10%

If primarily sugar syrup rather than flavored preparation

Principal sugar content would classify as other sugar syrups rather than finished food preparation

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If US goods exported for processing and returned

USMCA goods undergoing minimal processing abroad may qualify for assembly drawback provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USMCA origin certification proving compliance with general note 11 rules of origin for preferential treatment

Include detailed ingredient breakdown showing artificial sweeteners to avoid reclassification as regular syrup

Maintain records proving compliance with note 10(b)(2) sugar content limitations to prevent duty reassessment

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