Fresh Sugar Cane Bundles from Mexico
Freshly harvested sugar cane stalks bundled for retail sale, consumed by chewing to enjoy natural sweetness. Classified under HTS 1212.93.00.00 as fresh sugar cane of a kind used primarily for human consumption, distinct from industrial sugar production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain import permits for fresh agricultural products and comply with FDA food safety standards; maintain cold chain logistics to preserve freshness; label clearly as 'for human consumption' to prevent misclassification