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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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