Lemon Zest Flavored Cane Sugar from Japan
Coarse cane sugar crystals flavored with lemon zest extract and yellow tint for use in tea and cooking. This product is classified in HTS 1701.91.80.00 as 'other' flavored solid sugar, not qualifying as raw or high-quota types. The added citrus flavoring differentiates it for specialty culinary markets.
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
• Conduct dry weight sugar content analysis to exclude from over-65% quota bans in related subheadings
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling syrup precursors to prevent shifts to 1702 headings
• Retain processing records showing flavor integration to defend against plain sugar claims