Flavored Cane Sugar Cubes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
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
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
• 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