Sugar-Free Salad Dressing from Japan
Oil-vinegar emulsion dressing sweetened with artificial sweeteners, classified under 2106.90.94. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.10.44 when meeting note 10(b)(2) sugar rules and general note 11 origin requirements. Emulsified for pourable consistency.
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
• Oil content percentage critical for distinguishing from mayonnaise
• USMCA certificate must specify note 10(b)(2) sugar compliance
• Shelf-stable formulation requires appropriate preservative documentation