Red Colored Sucrose Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Document polariscope testing confirming sucrose purity and coloring only; secure USTR country-specific allocations
• Watch for particle size affecting 'solid form' classification; declare exact colorant type for FDA review