1701.91 - Containing added flavoring or coloring matter:

This HTS category, 1701.91, encompasses cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form, that has been modified by the addition of flavoring or coloring matter. This distinguishes it from raw or refined sugars not subject to such additives. The "Other" designation at this level indicates that these sugars do not fall into the specific categories of raw sugar (1701.1) or refined sugar (1701.99, which covers other solid sugars not elsewhere specified).

The critical defining characteristic for classification under 1701.91 is the presence of either added flavoring or coloring matter. This means that standard granulated sugar, powdered sugar, or sugar cubes without any such additions would be classified elsewhere. The intent behind these additions is typically to impart specific sensory qualities or aesthetic appeal, moving the product beyond its basic sucrose composition.

Within this category, further distinctions are made based on the specific type of additive. Subcategories exist to separate sugars containing only added coloring from those containing added flavoring, regardless of whether coloring is also present. This granular approach allows for precise tariff application based on the exact nature of the modification to the basic sugar product.