Molasses-Coated Cane Sugar Crystals for Re-Export Refining from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

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

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