Clover Light Amber Honey
Pure natural honey derived from clover nectar, classified as light amber due to its medium golden-brown color and floral flavor profile. It meets HTS 0409.00.00.56 criteria for natural honey that is not comb, not flavored or adulterated, and specifically light amber in color per official color standards. This unprocessed honey retains natural enzymes and pollen from clover blossoms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dark amber colored
Darker honey shades fall under separate color-specific subcategories within the same natural honey heading based on Pfund colorimeter readings.
If flavored or mixed with additives
Honey blended with fruits, spices, or sugars becomes a food preparation, shifting from pure natural honey in Chapter 4 to Chapter 21.
If heavily processed to extract sugars
Products from honey with over 95% lactose or glucose content are classified as sugars rather than natural honey.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure Certificate of Analysis confirms no adulteration or added sugars; verify color matches light amber Pfund scale (13-40mm)
• Avoid misdeclaration as darker amber to prevent reclassification; check for country-specific quotas on honey imports
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Buckwheat Light Amber Honey
Robust natural honey from buckwheat flowers, light amber variety with malty flavor and dark floral notes despite lighter hue. Classified in HTS 0409.00.00.56 as other light amber natural honey, raw and unpasteurized. Valued for nutritional benefits in health foods.
Lavender Light Amber Honey
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Alfalfa Light Amber Honey
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