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.

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.

1701.99.10Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If chemically impure

Impurities beyond natural molasses may classify as other chemically impure sugars.

1701.14.50Same rate: 17.5%

If beet sugar in block form

Similar raw beet sugar blocks use 1701.14 subheading for beet-specific quotas.

1704.90Higher: 20.4% vs 17.5%

If flavored sugar confection

Added flavors turn it into sugar confectionery under 1704.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify block compression doesn't constitute processing beyond raw; provide polarimeter and microscopy reports; track fiscal year quota via Federal Register notices

Related Products 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.

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.