Jaggery Sugar Lumps
Jaggery sugar lumps are traditional Indian unrefined cane sugar products formed by concentrating cane juice and cooling it into lump shapes. They contain natural molasses and impurities, with sucrose content below 99.5° polarimeter in dry state, classifying them as raw sugar. They are classified under tariff item 1701.99.90 as other cane sugar in solid form.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the jaggery is cane sugar obtained without centrifugation with sucrose content between 69° and 93° polarimeter
Subheading 1701.13 specifically covers non-centrifugal cane sugar with natural anhedral microcrystals.
If the jaggery contains added ingredients such as spices or flavorings
Products with added flavoring may be classified as other sugars under heading 17.02.
If sold as sugar confectionery
Sugar confectionery not containing cocoa falls under heading 17.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the polarimeter reading is below 99.5° to ensure classification as raw sugar; higher readings may require a different tariff item
• Check if the jaggery contains any added binder exceeding 3% by weight, which would affect classification under section note 1
• Keep documentation of the manufacturing process to demonstrate it is unrefined cane sugar
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.