Green Tinted Beet Sugar for Confectionery from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include certificates of eligibility for quota entry; analyze for non-sugar solids under 6% per chapter notes
• Ensure packaging prevents clumping to maintain solid form status during transit