Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form: > Raw sugar not containing added flavoring or coloring matter: > Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 1701.13.05.00
Raw Cane Sugar for Refining
Raw cane sugar with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 69° or more but less than 93°, obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues. It falls under HTS 1701.13.05.00 as cane sugar specified in subheading note 2, entered pursuant to general note 15 provisions for quota-limited imports.
Non-Centrifugal Raw Panela Sugar
Traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar, also known as panela, with irregular microcrystals and molasses residues, polarimeter reading 75-85° sucrose. Classified under HTS 1701.13.05.00 for cane sugar per subheading note 2, imported under general note 15 quota allocations.
Organic Raw Cane Sugar Crystals
Organic certified raw cane sugar featuring visible irregular microcrystals from uncentrifuged juice, 70-90° polarimeter reading with molasses impurities. HTS 1701.13.05.00 applies as subheading note 2 cane sugar entered via general note 15 provisions without added flavors.
Muscovado Raw Cane Sugar
Unrefined muscovado sugar from cane, non-centrifuged with high molasses content and 72-88° sucrose polarization, irregular crystals not visible to naked eye. Fits HTS 1701.13.05.00 as raw cane sugar under subheading note 2 and general note 15 import terms.
Demerara Raw Sugar Blocks
Raw demerara cane sugar formed into blocks, featuring natural microcrystals and molasses, polarization 78-92° sucrose without centrifugation. Classified in HTS 1701.13.05.00 for general note 15 quota entry as specified cane raw sugar.
Jaggery Raw Cane Sugar
Traditional Indian jaggery, solid raw cane sugar from non-centrifuged juice, 70-85° polarization with anhedral crystals and cane residues. HTS 1701.13.05.00 covers it as subheading note 2 cane sugar under general note 15.
Quota-Allocated Raw Cane Sugar
Bulk raw cane sugar allocated under USTR country-specific quotas, 69-92° polarization, non-centrifuged microcrystals per subheading note 2. Imported specifically under HTS 1701.13.05.00 pursuant to general note 15 provisions.
Specialty Raw Cane Sugar for Export Substitution
Specialty raw cane sugar reserved for substituting exported domestic sugar, meeting 69-93° polarization and note 2 criteria. HTS 1701.13.05.00 allows entry under general note 15 for reexport or substitution programs.