Lemon Flavored Sugar Cubes from China
Compressed cane sugar cubes infused with lemon flavoring, containing over 65% sugar by dry weight in solid form. This HTS 1701.91.48.00 covers such flavored, high-sugar solids under the 'other' category for articles subject to note 2 quotas. They are distinguished from unflavored cubes by the added flavor matter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide documentation proving non-consumer packaging to avoid exemption exclusions; monitor Secretary of Agriculture quota adjustments
• Test for polarization under 99.5° if resembling raw sugar
• Ensure no molasses residues to stay out of centrifugal subheadings