Blue Tinted Cane Sugar Granules
Granulated cane sugar tinted blue using approved colorants, without any added flavoring, supplied in bulk solid form for baking and confectionery. Classified in HTS 1701.91.05.00 due to added coloring matter in solid sucrose form, entered pursuant to general note 15 provisions for quota sugar. The coloring aids in product separation during manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over quota limits or not under general note 15
Excess quantities or non-qualifying entries move to other flavored/colored subheadings like 1701.91.48 without special provisions.
If in syrup form rather than solid
Liquid or syrupy colored sugars classify under heading 1702 as syrups, not solid form under 1701.
If over 65% sugar and retail-packaged
High-sugar content retail products may fall under quota-limited 2106.90.74 if prepared for consumer use without further processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Secretary of Agriculture quota approval and include raw value certification based on polarimeter reading; test for absence of flavor compounds
• Avoid molasses residues exceeding subheading limits to prevent downgrade to raw sugar categories
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Yellow Colored Beet Sugar Crystals
Pure beet sugar crystals colored yellow with added food-grade coloring but no flavoring, in solid granular form for industrial sweetening. This falls under HTS 1701.91.05.00 as cane or beet sugar in solid form containing added coloring matter without flavoring, entered under general note 15 quota provisions. It meets the criteria for chemically pure sucrose with color enhancement for visual distinction in processing.
Red Colored Sucrose Powder
Finely powdered chemically pure sucrose colored red for use in dry mixes and coatings, containing no flavoring additives. It qualifies for HTS 1701.91.05.00 as solid form sugar with added coloring, entered under general note 15 for tariff quota compliance. The powder form ensures even color distribution in food production.
Green Tinted Beet Sugar for Confectionery
Beet-derived sugar granules tinted green without flavoring, in solid form for candy manufacturing and decorative uses. Falls under HTS 1701.91.05.00 for containing added coloring matter, entered via general note 15 quota system. Coloring provides aesthetic appeal in clear confections.
Pink Colored Granulated Cane Sugar
Granulated cane sugar with pink food coloring added, no flavoring, in solid bulk packaging for food industry. Classified under HTS 1701.91.05.00 as colored solid sucrose entered pursuant to general note 15. Used for tinted icings and decorative sugars.
Purple Tinted Pure Sucrose Crystals
Chemically pure sucrose crystals tinted purple with colorants, solid form without flavor, for baking applications. HTS 1701.91.05.00 applies for added coloring under general note 15 quota entry. Enhances visual layering in desserts.
Orange Colored Beet Sugar Powder
Powdered beet sugar colored orange, unflavored, solid for industrial dusting and mixes. Under HTS 1701.91.05.00 for colored solid sugar via general note 15. Ideal for fine-textured applications.