Silver Speckled Beet Sugar Crystals

Beet sugar crystals with silver speckles from colorants, no flavor, solid form. HTS 1701.91.05.00 for coloring under quota. For elegant dessert toppings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.91.54Higher: 23.5% vs 17.5%

If >10% sugar articles

Quota-limited under note 3 for certain preps.

1702.90.64Higher: 23.5% vs 17.5%

If high-sugar syrups

Syrup forms >65% sugar prohibited.

1901.10.74Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If retail malt extracts

Sugar in malt mixes under quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure speckles are colorant-based, not metallic; quota period charging flexibility

FDA color additive petition if novel

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