Lemon Zest Flavored Cane Sugar

Granulated cane sugar flavored with real lemon zest, in solid form and over 10% dry weight sugar per chapter note 3. This product is imported under HTS 1701.91.54.00 pursuant to U.S. note 8's quantitative limits for such described articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.99.10Higher: 35% vs 23.5%

If for specialty sugars like turbinado without flavor

Unflavored specialty sugars have separate quota tracks under note 3.

2101.20.44.00Higher: 27.5% vs 23.5%

If syrup-based extracts with high sugar

Liquid flavor extracts classify under syrups if not solid form.

1701.91.44.00Same rate: 23.5%

If over 65% sugar content

Higher concentration sugars have zero quota under note 7 prohibitions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use FDA prior notice for food imports; label flavor source to avoid adulteration claims

Request USDA license if near quota limits to ensure entry approval