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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added flavoring
Products with both coloring and flavoring shift to subheading 1701.91.40, as flavoring changes the product character beyond simple coloring.
If not entered under general note 15 quota
Non-quota sugar without specific provisions falls under 1701.99.50, outside the special entry requirements of general note 15.
If prepared for retail consumer packaging
Retail-ready colored sugars over 10% dry weight may classify under Chapter 21 as food preparations if not principally crystalline or for further processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with general note 15 quota allocations via USDA certificates; provide polarity test results showing sucrose content for raw value calculation
• Ensure no flavoring agents are present to avoid reclassification; label clearly as colored sugar only
Related Products under HTS 1701.91.05.00
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.
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.