Golden Specialty Beet Sugar

Golden-hued specialty beet sugar in solid granules, chemically pure sucrose under 1701.99.50.17. Its color from natural processing distinguishes it as specialty.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.12.10Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If raw beet under quota

Quota for raw cane/beet sugars in 1701.12.

1704.90.74Lower: 29.7% vs 35%

If over 10% sugar articles

Quantitative limits in US note 6.

1806.90.45Lower: 21% vs 35%

If sugar confectionery forms

Chapter 18 if chocolate-coated or similar.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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Document dry weight sugar content accurately

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