Blue Tinted Cane Sugar Crystals from China
Large crystal cane sugar tinted blue using approved colorants, used in decorative baking and confectionery production. Classified in 1701.91.30.00 for its solid form with added coloring but no flavoring. The tint provides aesthetic appeal in recipes without taste impact.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis showing no flavoring presence and sucrose >99%; track quota allocations by country
• Label packages clearly to distinguish from flavored variants during customs inspection