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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+17.5%22.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

1701.91Same rate: 22.6%

If no added flavoring or coloring

Sugar without flavoring falls under the general flavored but non-quota subheading, avoiding TRQ restrictions.

2106.90.95Higher: 27.5% vs 22.6%

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.

1701.99.50Higher: 35% vs 22.6%

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