Flavored Cane Sugar Cubes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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