Lemon Zest Flavored Baker's Sugar from Japan
Fine powdered cane sugar with lemon zest flavoring and yellow tint, exceeding 10% dry weight sugar threshold. Falls under HTS 1701.91.58.00 for flavored solid sugars subject to quota. Ideal for meringues and icings.
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
• Document flavor addition process; CBP often audits for artificial vs natural flavor claims
• Check against annual quota of 64,709 MT under U.S. note 8; excess incurs high over-quota duties
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking syrups, which could reclassify to 1702