Black Food-Colored Sugar Granules from Germany
Granules of beet sugar colored black for gothic baking and specialty confections. Classified in 1701.91.30.00 as solid sugar with coloring only, no flavor. Used for dramatic visual effects.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Validate coloring agent safety with FDA docs; track raw value for quota charging
• Bulk import to avoid retail prep reclassification