Specialty Raw Cane Sugar for Mannitol Manufacturing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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