Other sugar to be used for the production (other than by distillation) of polyhydric alcohols, except polyhydric alcohols for use as a substitute for sugar in human food consumption, or to be refined and re-exported in refined form or in sugar-containing products, or to be substituted for domestically produced raw cane sugar that has been or will be exported
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form: > Raw sugar not containing added flavoring or coloring matter: > Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter: > Other sugar to be used for the production (other than by distillation) of polyhydric alcohols, except polyhydric alcohols for use as a substitute for sugar in human food consumption, or to be refined and re-exported in refined form or in sugar-containing products, or to be substituted for domestically produced raw cane sugar that has been or will be exported
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 1701.13.20.00
Industrial Raw Cane Sugar for Polyhydric Alcohol Production
Raw cane sugar with a polarimeter reading between 69° and 93° sucrose content, obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues. Classified under HTS 1701.13.20.00 specifically for use in producing polyhydric alcohols (excluding those for sugar substitution in food), refining for re-export, or substituting exported domestic sugar. Requires USDA license confirming end-use compliance.
Raw Cane Sugar Pellets for Mannitol Manufacturing
Coarse raw cane sugar pellets designed specifically for conversion into mannitol via hydrogenation process. Meets 1701.13 specifications with molasses coating and polarimeter reading of 85° sucrose; imported solely for non-food polyhydric alcohol production. USDA licensing required to confirm prohibited food substitution use.
Molasses-Coated Cane Sugar Crystals for Re-Export Refining
Raw cane sugar crystals with heavy molasses coating, imported specifically for refining into white sugar then re-exported in refined form or sugar products. Polarimeter reading 78° sucrose per subheading note 2; not for domestic consumption or polyol production. Requires proof of re-export contracts and USDA licensing.
Bulk Raw Cane Sugar for Xylitol Production Facility
Industrial-grade raw cane sugar imported in bulk for enzymatic conversion to xylitol, a polyhydric alcohol used in pharmaceuticals. Contains natural microcrystals with molasses residues meeting 1701.13 specifications; explicitly prohibited for food sweetener applications. USDA license mandates production records verification.
Quota Substitution Raw Cane Sugar for Export Offset
Raw cane sugar imported to substitute for equivalent domestically produced sugar scheduled for export, maintaining U.S. sugar balance. Meets subheading note 2 with 82° polarimeter reading and natural crystal structure; tracked via USDA substitution certificates. Not for domestic processing or polyol production.