Raw Beet Sugar Quota Import from China

Raw sugar derived from sugar beets in solid form, with sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 99.5 degrees or more, entered under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17. This product is unrefined cane-equivalent sugar suitable for further processing in U.S. refineries. It falls under HTS 1701.14.10 due to its compliance with Secretary of Agriculture-established quota quantities for raw value.

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

Obtain license from USDA confirming entry pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 quota allocations before shipment

Provide polarimeter test certification showing sucrose ≥99.5° to verify raw sugar status and avoid reclassification

Monitor fiscal year quotas via Federal Register notices; excess entries may face high over-quota duties