Vanilla Infused Decorating Sugar from Japan
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.
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
• Provide polarimeter readings confirming sucrose content; essential for solid form sugar classification
• Ensure not marketed as consumer-ready bakery product to avoid Chapter 19 shift