Organic Beet Sugar Granules from Japan
Granulated sugar derived from sugar beets, certified organic with sucrose content exceeding 99.5 degrees polarimeter reading in dry state. Classified under HTS 1701.99.50.50 as other cane or beet sugar in solid form, not fitting raw sugar definitions or specific centrifugal categories. It's chemically pure sucrose suitable for baking and food processing.
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
• Verify polarimeter reading exceeds 99.5 degrees to avoid reclassification as raw sugar under 1701.12 or 1701.13
• Obtain certificates confirming beet sugar origin and purity; subject to TRQ quotas per Additional U.S
• Note 3
• Declare raw value accurately using Treasury regulations to prevent quota overages and penalties