Strawberry Flavored Sugar Crystals
Granulated cane sugar infused with natural strawberry flavoring and red coloring, containing over 10% by dry weight of sugar as per U.S. note 3 to chapter 17. This product is classified under HTS 1701.91.58.00 because it is cane or beet sugar in solid form with added flavoring matter. It is sold in retail packets for culinary use like baking or beverages.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If no added flavoring or coloring
Sugar without flavoring falls under the general flavored but non-quota subheading, avoiding TRQ restrictions.
If prepared for retail with over 10% sugar and mixed ingredients
Products more like food preparations than primarily sugar move to Chapter 21, subject to different quotas.
If chemically impure or not principally sucrose
Lower purity sugars without precise sucrose specs classify under other cane/beet sugars.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content exceeds 10% by dry weight per U.S. note 3; obtain lab analysis certificate to avoid reclassification
• Monitor TRQ quotas under additional U.S. note 5; secure license from USDA if entering during quota periods
• Label flavoring ingredients accurately; common pitfall is misdeclaring as unflavored sugar under 1701.91.40
Related Products under HTS 1701.91.58.00
Lemon Zest Flavored Baker's Sugar
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.
Blueberry Flavored Granulated Sugar
Standard granulated beet sugar with blueberry flavoring added, solid form exceeding chapter sugar threshold. Classified 1701.91.58.00 due to flavor and quota applicability. Used in tea and desserts.
Vanilla Infused Decorating Sugar
Coarse cane sugar crystals flavored with vanilla extract and lightly colored white, over 10% sugar by dry weight per chapter note. Classified in 1701.91.58.00 as solid form sugar with added flavoring for baking decoration. Used on cookies and cakes.
Raspberry Colored Flavored Sugar Sprinkles
Small sugar crystals with raspberry flavor and coloring, over 10% sugar by dry weight. HTS 1701.91.58.00 applies as flavored solid cane sugar for confectionery topping. Not for direct cake decoration use.
Mint Flavored Coarse Sugar
Coarse cane sugar grains flavored with peppermint and green coloring, >10% dry sugar weight. HTS 1701.91.58.00 for flavored solid sugars in quota category. For rimming cocktail glasses.
Orange Peel Flavored Sugar Cubes
Compressed sugar cubes with orange peel flavoring, solid form over quota sugar content. Under 1701.91.58.00 as flavored cane/beet sugar. Dissolves in beverages.