Strawberry Flavored Sugar Crystals from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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