Refined Beet Sugar Granules from Japan
Granulated refined sugar derived from sugar beets, in solid crystalline form with chemically pure sucrose, entered under General Note 15 specialty sugar provisions. This HTS covers beet sugars meeting TRQ requirements for designated countries. Ideal for industrial baking and beverage production.
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
• Confirm raw value calculation per Treasury regulations for quota charging; provide polarity certificate
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with sugar TRQs to prevent over-quota duties
• Track USTR country allocations to ensure eligibility