Demerara Turbinado Sugar Crystals
Demerara Turbinado Sugar Crystals are coarse, light brown sugar crystals from partially refined cane, retaining natural molasses. They are not raw sugar and do not meet specialty sugar criteria. This product falls under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sugar qualifies as a specialty sugar under the Special Sugar Quota
Specialty sugars are classified under this item.
If the sugar contains added flavoring or coloring
Flavored or colored sugar falls under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sugar's polarization to ensure it is not raw sugar
• Verify the product is not a specialty sugar under the quota
• Keep documentation of the sugar's refining process for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 1701.99.90
Artisanal Date Sugar Powder
Artisanal date sugar powder is a powdered sugar made from dried dates with a nutty flavor, used as a low-glycemic baking alternative. Its sucrose content in dry state is below 99.5° polarimeter, classifying it as raw sugar under subheading note 1. It is classified under tariff item 1701.99.90 as other sugar in solid form.
Baker's Specialty Sugar
Baker's Specialty Sugar consists of coarse crystals of pure sucrose derived from cane or beet, in solid form. It is not raw sugar as its polarimeter reading is 99.5° or more, and it is not a specialty sugar under tariff item 1701.99.10. This product falls under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar in solid form.
Beet Panela Sugar Crystals
Beet panela sugar crystals are a solid, unrefined sugar made by evaporating beet juice, retaining natural flavors and impurities. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'other sugar' in solid form, as it is not chemically pure sucrose and does not meet the definition of raw sugar.
Caster Sugar Fine Granules
Caster Sugar Fine Granules are extra-fine crystals of pure sucrose from cane, in solid form, with a polarimeter reading of 99.5° or more. They are not raw sugar and do not meet the specialty sugar criteria. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar.
Certified Organic Beet Granulated Sugar
Certified Organic Beet Granulated Sugar is fine granulated sugar derived from certified organic sugar beets, purified to chemically pure sucrose in solid crystal form. It does not qualify as specialty sugar under tariff item 1701.99.10. This product falls under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar.
Certified Organic Cane Turbinado Sugar
Certified Organic Cane Turbinado Sugar is minimally refined cane sugar with large golden crystals, retaining some molasses flavor and certified organic. It is not raw sugar and does not meet specialty sugar criteria. This product falls under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar.