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Polyol Production Raw Cane Sugar Pellets from China

Pelleted raw cane sugar optimized for industrial polyhydric alcohol production like xylitol, solid form with precise sucrose levels under 99.5°. Enters under 1701.14.20.00 with restrictions against food substitutes, licensed for chemical processing. Ensures efficient dissolution in manufacturing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify pellet form doesn't alter raw value calculation; provide lab polarity reports

Ensure import docs exclude food use to maintain classification

Coordinate with USDA for quota carryover if needed