Yellow Colored Beet Sugar Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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