Lemon Zest Flavored Baker's Sugar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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