Thai Solid Raw Cane Sugar Crystals from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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