Fermentation-Grade Sugar Molasses
Molasses for fermentation, imported for human indirect consumption, containing added substances other than colouring or anti-caking agents. This product is classified under tariff item 1703.90.10 as a powder with admixture for industrial use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | +50.0% | 62.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the molasses is pure without any admixture
The presence of admixture other than colouring or anti-caking agents determines classification under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state the intended use for fermentation to CBSA officers
• Ensure the admixture is not a colouring or anti-caking agent
• Maintain documentation of the product's composition for customs verification
Related Products under Tariff item 1703.90.10
Beet Sugar Refinery Molasses
Viscous molasses derived from beet sugar refinery thin juice evaporation, imported for human consumption in yeast fermentation or tobacco processing. This powder with admixture other than colouring or anti-caking agents falls under tariff item 1703.90.10 as it is a molasses product with added substances for specific industrial uses.
Bulk Refining Byproduct Molasses
Bulk molasses from refining operations, imported for consumption. This product contains added substances other than colouring or anti-caking agents, making it classifiable under tariff item 1703.90.10 as powder with admixture.
Cane Blackstrap Molasses
Blackstrap molasses is the dark, viscous byproduct obtained from the third extraction of sugar from sugarcane, containing residual sugars, minerals, and other solids. This product includes added substances other than colouring or anti-caking agents, qualifying it for tariff item 1703.90.10.
Culinary Cane Final Molasses
Final cane molasses for culinary uses, containing added ingredients other than colouring or anti-caking agents. This product is classified under tariff item 1703.90.10 as a powder with admixture, suitable for various food applications.
Edible Black Treacle Molasses
Black treacle is a semi-refined cane molasses byproduct with caramel-like flavor, imported for human consumption in desserts and sauces. This product contains added substances other than colouring or anti-caking agents, falling under tariff item 1703.90.10.
Food Processing Beet Molasses
Beet molasses for industrial food processing, intended for human consumption, with added substances other than colouring or anti-caking agents. This product falls under tariff item 1703.90.10 as a powder with admixture.