Molasses-Coated Cane Sugar Crystals for Re-Export Refining from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Enter under bond with Customs; provide re-export contracts and refiner certifications
• File periodic proof of re-exportation to avoid duty liability on bonded merchandise
• Coordinate with USDA for substitution certificates if replacing exported domestic sugar