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
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
• 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