Beet Sugar Granules from Japan
Granulated sugar derived from sugar beets, not chemically pure but suitable for general use. HTS 1701.99.50 captures other beet sugars beyond raw or pure categories. Differs from cane in production but same tariff treatment.
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
• Specify beet origin in docs; quotas differ from cane
• Polarimeter test essential to avoid raw beet 1701.14 mix-up
• Bulk import preferred; retail packs may face sugar content restrictions