Sorbitol Feedstock Raw Cane Sugar from China
Raw cane sugar feedstock for sorbitol production via hydrogenation (non-distillation), polarimeter 93-99.5°, licensed under 1701.14.20.00 for industrial polyhydric alcohols not as sugar substitutes. Used in non-food chemical sectors.
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
• Include process flow docs showing hydrogenation step; confirm non-food end-use
• Monitor Secretary of Agriculture quota modifications
• Avoid over 6% non-sugar solids per notes