Granulated Beet Raw Sugar from Japan

Granulated beet raw sugar is derived from sugar beets and processed into solid granules with a polarimeter reading less than 99.5 degrees sucrose, classifying it as raw sugar under HTS 1701.12.50.00. It lacks added flavoring or coloring and is used primarily for further refining in food production. This form meets the 'other' category for beet sugar not fitting specific subquotas.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Calculate raw value using Treasury formula (0.93 or 1.07 minus 0.0175 per degree under 100) for quota eligibility

Obtain Secretary of Agriculture quota license if applicable

Verify polarity certificate to avoid reclassification as refined sugar

Granulated Beet Raw Sugar from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1701.12.50.00