Turbinado Specialty Sugar from Japan
Turbinado sugar, a minimally refined cane product in solid granules, classified under 1701.99.50.17 as specialty due to its steam-cleaned crystals retaining natural flavor. It is chemically pure sucrose beyond standard raw categories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document minimal refining process to distinguish from raw sugar subheadings
• Check USTR country allocations; small countries may have minimum quota access