Refinery Cane Molasses Grade A
High-quality cane molasses from the final stages of sugar refinery evaporation, with moderate sugar content for food-grade applications like rum production or baking. This product contains added substances other than colouring or anti-caking agents, classifying it under tariff item 1703.90.10.
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 in liquid form without any admixture
The powder form with admixture distinguishes this item from the other.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the admixture composition to ensure it is not a colouring or anti-caking agent
• Provide a certificate of analysis for CBSA review
• Ensure the product is in powder form for accurate classification
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.
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.