Thai Solid Raw Cane Sugar Crystals

Raw cane sugar in solid, microcrystalline form from Thailand, with polarimeter reading 85° sucrose, containing natural molasses impurities. Classified in 1701.13.50 as other cane sugar per note 2, not centrifuged, distinguishing it from refined products. Primarily for industrial sweetening or further refining.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1701.91.30Same rate: 17.5%

If refined to over 99.5° but under TRQ limits

Partially refined cane sugar with higher purity moves to 1701.91, subject to different quota aggregates.

1701.13.20Same rate: 17.5%

If licensed for polyhydric alcohol production

Sugar for non-food alcohol conversion or reexport requires special license, using dedicated subheading.

1704.90.25Same rate: 17.5%

If medicated as cough drops with menthol

Sugar-based cough drops meeting 5mg menthol min per dose classify under medicinal preparations in 1704.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure product is solid form only; liquid equivalents reclassify—test for anhedral crystals visible under microscope

Check USTR modifications to country allocations; Thailand may have reserved specialty sugar quotas

Bond entries if polarity pending final lab determination; adjustments apply to current or next quota period