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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from sugar beets
Beet sugar with similar polarization and non-centrifuged characteristics falls under 1701.14 instead of cane-specific 1701.13.
If polarization 93° or higher
Higher sucrose content raw sugar exceeds subheading note 2 limits and shifts to 1701.12 for centrifugal or refined raw cane sugar.
If containing added flavoring
Addition of flavors or colors removes it from 'not containing added flavoring' exclusion, moving to other sugars heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA license and certificate of eligibility under general note 15 quota; verify polarization via polarimeter testing to confirm <93° sucrose; declare raw value accurately using Treasury formulas to avoid adjustments
Related Products under HTS 1701.13.05.00
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.