Gold-Colored Decorative Sugar Crystals

Cane sugar crystals gilded with edible gold coloring for premium patisserie use. Solid form with added coloring but no flavor qualifies for 1701.91.30.00. Luxury ingredient for high-end desserts.

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.

2101.12.44Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If >65% sugar syrup extracts

Extracts exceed Chapter 21 limits.

1702.90.64Higher: 23.5% vs 17.5%

If high-sugar syrup

Syrups over 65% prohibited.

1701.14.10Same rate: 17.5%

If raw beet under quota

Raw forms have separate TRQ.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify gold colorant as non-flavoring; use industrial entry for quota benefits

Test for metallic content if applicable

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