Bulk Raw Cane Sugar for Xylitol Production Facility from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit facility blueprints showing dedicated xylitol production line separate from food operations
• Include chemical process flowcharts documenting polyhydric alcohol pathway compliance
• Prepare for CBP raw value testing upon entry using polariscope methodology