Specialty Cane Sugar Crystals from Mexico
Specialty cane sugar crystals are coarse crystals of cane sugar that retain some molasses and natural flavors. Their sucrose content in dry state is below 99.5° polarimeter, classifying them as raw sugar under subheading note 1. They are classified under tariff item 1701.99.90 as other cane sugar in solid form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the polarimeter reading is below 99.5° to qualify as raw sugar
• Ensure the product is not centrifuged, as centrifuged sugar may fall under different subheadings
• Check if the crystals contain any added binder exceeding 3% by weight