Raw Beet Sugar Polarimeter 96° Solids from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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