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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If within general raw cane sugar quota
General quota raw cane sugar without specific industrial end-use restrictions enters under 1701.13.10, subject to broader TRQ limits.
If beet sugar or exceeding sucrose parameters
Sugar from beets or not meeting cane sugar specifications in subheading note 2 falls under other sugars heading.
If from sugar beets meeting raw sugar definition
Beet sugar for same restricted industrial uses classified separately from cane sugar.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA license prior to entry verifying sugar will be used only for polyhydric alcohol production (non-food), re-export, or substitution
• Provide end-use certification and bonds; non-compliance risks civil penalties and forfeiture
• Monitor quota allocations via Federal Register; raw value calculated per Treasury regulations
Related Products under HTS 1701.13.20.00
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.