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Australian Washed Raw Cane Sugar

Lightly washed raw cane sugar solids from Australia, retaining molasses coat and polarization of 92°, not centrifuged. Falls under 1701.13.50 'other' per subheading note 2 for irregular microcrystals. Imported for baking or confectionery base stock.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.99.10Higher: 25% vs 20%

If chemically pure sucrose extracted

Pure crystalline sucrose from cane, without impurities, heads to 1701.99 for higher purity products.

1702.90.10Lower: 7.5% vs 20%

If containing invert sugars over certain %

Raw value calculation includes invert sugars; high levels may shift to molasses-like syrups in 1702.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label as 'raw cane sugar' without additives; CBP scrutiny high for flavoring claims leading to reclassification

• Track aggregate quota (min 1,117,195 MT raw cane sugar annually); excess subject to 9903 safeguard duties

• Use licensed customs broker familiar with Ag Secretary determinations published in Federal Register