Flavored Cane Sugar Cubes
Compressed cane sugar cubes infused with vanilla flavoring and natural coloring for use in beverages. Classified under HTS 1701.91.52.00 as cane sugar in solid form containing added flavoring, exceeding 10% sugar by dry weight per chapter 17 note 3, and entered under General Note 15 quota provisions for specialty sugars.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing over 65% sugars by dry weight
Higher sugar concentration shifts to 1701.91.40, exempt from certain Ch.17 note 3 quantitative limits if further processable.
If prepared for retail as consumer-ready product
Retail-packaged flavored sugars over 10% dry weight fall under food preparations in 21.06 if not principally crystalline sugar.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA license and certificate of eligibility under GN15 for quota entry; verify sucrose polarity >99.5° via lab testing; ensure labeling specifies flavoring and sugar content to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 1701.91.52.00
Strawberry Flavored Beet Sugar Crystals
Coarse beet sugar crystals with strawberry flavor extract and red coloring, suitable for baking or drinks. Falls under 1701.91.52.00 for flavored solid sugars over 10% dry weight (Ch.17 note 3), imported pursuant to GN15 specialty sugar provisions.
Mint Flavored Demerara Sugar
Turbinado-style demerara cane sugar granules flavored with mint essence, lightly colored green. HTS 1701.91.52.00 applies to this flavored solid sugar over 10% dry weight per note 3, entered under GN15 for quota-controlled imports.
Lemon Zest Infused Cane Sugar
Fine granulated cane sugar infused with natural lemon zest flavor and yellow tint for culinary use. Classified in 1701.91.52.00 as flavored solid sugar exceeding 10% dry weight (note 3), pursuant to GN15 specialty provisions.
Cinnamon Flavored Raw Sugar Crystals
Raw cane sugar crystals with cinnamon flavoring added, solid form for specialty baking. Under 1701.91.52.00 for flavored sugars >10% dry weight (Ch.17 note 3), entered via GN15.
Vanilla Bean Speckled Sugar
White cane sugar granules with real vanilla bean specks and flavor, colored for visual appeal. HTS 1701.91.52.00 covers this flavored solid form sugar over 10% dry weight under note 3, GN15 entry.
Raspberry Infused Turbinado Sugar
Coarse turbinado cane sugar flavored with raspberry extract and pink hue for cocktails. Fits 1701.91.52.00 as solid flavored sugar >10% dry weight (note 3), pursuant to GN15.