Yellow Colored Beet Sugar Granules from Japan
Granulated beet sugar dyed yellow with food-grade coloring for industrial baking applications where visual distinction is needed. It falls under HTS 1701.91.30.00 as cane or beet sugar in solid form containing added coloring but no added flavoring matter. The coloring aids in process identification without altering taste.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sugar polarity and sucrose content to confirm classification; obtain certificates for quota eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 3
• Ensure coloring is FDA-approved food dye to avoid reclassification as confectionery