Red Colored Sucrose Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• 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