Pure Sucrose Powder for Pharma
Pure Sucrose Powder for Pharma is chemically pure sucrose powder in solid form, USP grade from cane or beets. It is not raw sugar and does 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
• Ensure the sucrose is chemically pure and not a medicament, which would fall under Chapter 30
• Verify the product's polarization to avoid raw sugar classification
• Keep documentation of the sugar's purity for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 1701.99.90
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.
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.
Certified Organic Demerara Sugar
Certified Organic Demerara Sugar consists of light brown crystals from certified organic cane juice, evaporated and spun to retain natural flavor. It is not raw sugar and does not meet specialty sugar criteria. This product falls under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar.
Certified Organic Raw Cane Sugar Crystals
Certified Organic Raw Cane Sugar Crystals are large crystal raw cane sugar from certified organic sources, with polarity just under 99.5°. As raw sugar, it does not fall under tariff item 1701.99.90, which covers 'Other' sugar. This product is excluded from this tariff item.