1701.91.54.00 - Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification, 1701.91.54.00, specifically covers cane or beet sugar, and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form, that contains added flavoring matter and may also contain added coloring matter. Crucially, for classification under this heading, the articles must contain over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar and be described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17. This note provides specific criteria for determining eligibility and the types of articles that fall within its purview, often relating to pre-packaged confectionery or flavored sugar products intended for direct consumption.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 1701.91.52.00, which pertains to articles described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions, indicating a different set of regulatory or preferential entry conditions. The other sibling, 1701.91.58.00, represents a residual "other" category for articles meeting the general criteria of containing added flavoring or coloring matter but not fitting into the more specific provisions of 1701.91.52.00 or 1701.91.54.00.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 1701.91.54.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on meeting the specific requirements outlined in the chapter notes, particularly additional U.S. note 3, regarding the percentage of sugar by dry weight and the presence of added flavoring. Importers must carefully review these specific notes to ensure accurate classification, considering both the composition of the product and any special entry provisions it may qualify for.