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Sugar Beet Molasses

Molasses derived from the refining of sugar beets, rich in betaine and minerals, used in fermentation, baking, and as a sweetener. This product contains added substances other than colouring or anti-caking agents, falling under tariff item 1703.90.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%—12.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%—12.5%
🇺🇸United States12.5%+50.0%62.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%—12.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%—12.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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1703.90.90Lower: Free vs 12.5%

If the molasses is in liquid form without any admixture

The powder form with admixture is specific to this tariff item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the admixture is not a colouring or anti-caking agent by reviewing the product specification

• Keep the product in powder form to match the tariff description

• Verify the product meets Canadian food safety standards

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.