Certified Organic Turbinado Sugar from Japan
Certified organic Turbinado sugar is a partially refined cane sugar with light brown crystals from organic sugarcane, spun in a turbine for separation. It qualifies for HTS 1701.99.50.15 as certified organic specialty sugar in solid form, outside raw or refined categories. Commonly used in organic confectionery and beverages.
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
• Submit polarity test results (<99.5°) and organic chain-of-custody documents to CBP for smooth clearance
• Monitor Secretary of Agriculture quota modifications; reserves exist for specialty organics
• Label accurately as 'organic' only with valid certification to prevent penalties for misdescription