Indian Raw Cane Sugar Solids from China

Raw cane sugar in solid form from India, with sucrose content corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and 99.5°, obtained without centrifugation. It contains natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, classifying it under 1701.13.50 as other cane sugar per subheading note 2. This tariff covers raw sugar not fitting more specific quota categories.

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

Verify polarimeter reading (69°-99.5°) via lab testing before entry to confirm classification and raw value for quota purposes

Obtain Secretary of Agriculture quota allocation certificate if applicable; track fiscal year limits to avoid over-quota duties

Declare exact sucrose content and ensure no added flavoring/coloring; common pitfall is mislabeling as refined sugar