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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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