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Sugar Cane Slices for Smoothies

Pre-cut frozen or dried sugar cane slices optimized for blending into smoothies as a natural sweetener. Under HTS 1212.93.00.00 for processed sugar cane forms for human consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.89Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If juiced and frozen as concentrate

Frozen concentrated sugar cane juice is Chapter 20.

0813.40.40.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If fruit stones or kernels are included

Mixtures with fruit kernels shift within 1212 but different subheading.

1108.19.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If starch extracted and sliced

Starch from cane would be under Chapter 11 starches.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Recommend usage rates on labels for smoothie recipes; ensure slices are uniformly sized for commercial blenders; import in bulk for food service to optimize duties

Related Products under HTS 1212.93.00.00

Dried Sugar Cane Sticks

Dried sugar cane stalks cut into sticks, primarily used for human consumption as a natural chewing candy to extract sweet juice. This product falls under HTS 1212.93.00.00 as sugar cane in dried form, not elsewhere specified, intended for direct human consumption rather than sugar extraction.

Fresh Sugar Cane Bundles

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.

Frozen Sugar Cane Chunks

Sugar cane cut into chunks and frozen for extended shelf life, used in smoothies or as a chewy treat after thawing. This fits HTS 1212.93.00.00 for frozen sugar cane primarily for human consumption, not for industrial processing.

Ground Dried Sugar Cane Powder

Dried sugar cane ground into fine powder for use in teas, desserts, or as a natural sweetener. Under HTS 1212.93.00.00 as ground sugar cane for human consumption, not defatted or refatted per chapter notes.

Chilled Sugar Cane Juice Extract

Fresh sugar cane pressed into chilled juice extract, packaged for direct consumption as a beverage. Classified in HTS 1212.93.00.00 as chilled sugar cane product for human consumption before full juice processing.

Dried Sugar Cane for Tea Infusions

Sliced and dried sugar cane pieces designed for steeping in hot water to make naturally sweet herbal tea. This product is under HTS 1212.93.00.00 as dried sugar cane primarily for human consumption.