1701.13.20.00/Industrial Raw Cane Sugar for Polyhydric Alcohol Production/Mexico

Industrial Raw Cane Sugar for Polyhydric Alcohol Production from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• 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