Raw Beet Sugar Polarimeter 96° Solids
Raw beet sugar in solid form with a polarimeter reading of 96 degrees sucrose, not containing added flavoring or coloring, imported under quota provisions of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17. This falls under HTS 1701.14.10.40 as other raw cane-equivalent beet sugar entered pursuant to quota limits set by the Secretary of Agriculture. It is unrefined sugar suitable for further processing in refineries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for non-food industrial use like polyhydric alcohol production
Raw sugar under 1701.14.20 requires specific USDA license for refining/export or industrial processing excluding food substitutes.
If partially refined or containing minor impurities
Sugar with added substances or beyond raw stage shifts to other sugars not fitting raw definition in heading 1701.
If imported in liquid syrup form instead of solid
Glucose/liquid sugar syrups fall under heading 1702, excluding solid raw forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain license from USDA confirming quota availability before shipment; provide polarimeter test certificate showing sucrose content
• Ensure raw value calculation per Treasury regulations to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: exceeding fiscal year quota leads to denial of entry
Related Products under HTS 1701.14.10.40
Quota Beet Sugar Raw Grade A
Grade A raw beet sugar in solid crystalline form, polarimeter reading 95-97 degrees, entered under U.S. note 5 quota for domestic refining. Classified in 1701.14.10.40 as other raw beet sugar without flavoring/coloring additives. Meets chapter definitions for raw value equivalent to 96° commercial raw sugar.
Solid Raw Beet Sugar 95° Polarization
Solid raw sugar from beets with 95° polarimeter sucrose reading in dry state, no additives, pursuant to chapter 17 quota note 5. HTS 1701.14.10.40 covers this as other raw beet sugar for quota entry. Used primarily by U.S. refiners for white sugar production.
Industrial Raw Beet Sugar Quota Entry
Raw beet sugar solids for industrial refining, 96° equivalent raw value, imported via quota under additional U.S. note 5. Fits 1701.14.10.40 as other raw beet sugar without flavor/color. Excludes consumer-prepared forms per chapter notes.
Raw Beet Sugar Solids 94-97° Grade
High-grade raw beet sugar solids testing 94-97° polarimeter, solid form, no coloring/flavoring, entered per quota note 5. Classified under 1701.14.10.40 for other raw beet sugar. Raw value computed for quota compliance using Treasury methods.