Polarized Raw Cane Sugar Import from China
Cane sugar raw solids with dry-state sucrose polarimeter <99.5°, specifically under 93° for 1701.13, entered via note 5 quota process. Contains visible molasses residues and irregular crystals per legal definition. Allocated by USTR for quota countries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure certificate of eligibility from USTR for allocated countries; declare raw value accurately to avoid adjustments
• Track quota carryover approvals