Lemon Flavored Sugar Cubes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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