Raw Cane Sugar for Refining from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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