Demerara Raw Sugar Blocks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify block compression doesn't constitute processing beyond raw; provide polarimeter and microscopy reports; track fiscal year quota via Federal Register notices