Industrial Raw Cane Sugar for Polyhydric Alcohol Production from China
Raw cane sugar with sucrose content corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 93° or more but less than 99.5°, imported specifically for non-distillation production of polyhydric alcohols like sorbitol used in industrial applications. It meets the criteria of subheading 1701.14 as 'other sugar' designated for this purpose, excluding food substitute alcohols. Requires USDA licensing to ensure end-use compliance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 USDA license prior to entry confirming end-use for polyhydric alcohols; provide proof of non-food substitute application
• Monitor raw value calculations per Treasury regulations for quota charging
• Ensure documentation specifies re-export or substitution intent if applicable to avoid misclassification