Yellow Colored Beet Sugar Crystals from Japan
Pure beet sugar crystals tinted yellow with added food-grade coloring but no flavoring, meeting the sucrose polarity requirements for raw value under additional U.S. note 5. This solid form sugar is imported within quota limits for specialty cane or beet sugars. It falls under 1701.91.10.00 due to the added coloring without flavoring and compliance with quota provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Obtain Secretary of Agriculture license confirming entry under additional U.S. note 5 quota before shipment
• Provide polarity test certificates showing raw value equivalent; mismatches can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Avoid exceeding fiscal year aggregate quota (min. 22,000 MT); track entries via CBP ACE system