Ground Dried Sugar Beet Powder from Japan
Finely ground powder from dried sugar beet roots, used as a natural sweetener in baking or nutritional supplements. Included in HTS 1212.91.00.00 as sugar beet that is dried and ground for primary human consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for erucic acid and glucosinolate levels if blended with other seeds, per chapter notes
• Use nutritional analysis to support human food classification over industrial use
• Package for retail to prevent bulk classification as raw material