Brown Caramel-Colored Sugar
Brown caramel-colored sugar is refined sugar colored brown to mimic caramel, for consistent baking color, in solid form with added coloring but no flavor. This product falls under tariff item 1701.91.90 as it is sugar in solid form containing added coloring matter but no flavoring, and does not fall under the sibling items that apply to specific tariff preference programs.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported under a tariff preference order for Peru or Honduras
This sibling item applies for goods qualifying for preferential tariff treatment under specific trade agreements.
If the sugar is not colored or flavored
Uncolored and unflavored sugar in solid form falls under subheading 1701.99.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the brown coloring is food-grade and does not include caramel flavoring, which would change classification
• Ensure the product is in solid form for this classification
• Prepare documentation showing the sugar source and coloring additives for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 1701.91.90
Black Food-Colored Sugar Granules
Black food-colored sugar granules are granules of beet sugar colored black for gothic baking and specialty confections. This product falls under tariff item 1701.91.90 as it is beet sugar in solid form containing added coloring matter but no flavoring, and does not fall under the sibling items that apply to specific tariff preference programs.
Blue Tinted Cane Sugar Crystals
Blue tinted cane sugar crystals are large crystal cane sugar tinted blue using approved colorants, used in decorative baking and confectionery production. They fall under tariff item 1701.91.90 as they are cane sugar in solid form with added coloring matter but no flavoring, and do not meet the conditions for the sibling items tied to specific trade preference quotas.
Gold-Colored Decorative Sugar Crystals
Gold-colored decorative sugar crystals are cane sugar crystals gilded with edible gold coloring for premium patisserie use, in solid form with added coloring but no flavor. They fall under tariff item 1701.91.90 as they are cane sugar in solid form with added coloring matter but no flavoring, and do not meet the conditions for the sibling items tied to specific trade preference quotas.
Green Colored Granulated Sugar
Green colored granulated sugar is fine granulated sugar from sugar beets, colored green for use in themed desserts and bulk food manufacturing. This product falls under tariff item 1701.91.90 as it is beet sugar in solid form containing added coloring matter but no flavoring, and does not fall under the sibling items that apply to specific tariff preference programs.