Specialty Raw Cane Sugar for Mannitol Manufacturing from Canada
High-purity raw cane sugar selected for conversion into mannitol via polyhydric alcohol processes in pharmaceuticals and food tech, with polarimeter reading 93-99.5°. Falls under HTS 1701.14.20.00 due to its designated use excluding human food sugar substitutes, per USDA entry requirements. Licensed for industrial processing only.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit end-use certificate to USDA specifying mannitol production; track polarity testing for raw value
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification as consumer-ready
• Bond may be required for re-export substitution programs