Brazilian VHP Raw Cane Sugar from China
Very High Polarization (VHP) raw cane sugar in solid form from Brazil, sucrose >99.5° dry weight, centrifuged. Classified in HTS 1701.14.50 as other raw cane sugar, not qualifying for quota-specific or non-centrifuged codes.
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
• Publish Federal Register notices for quota mods affect timing; lab-certify VHP status
• Avoid bulk imports near quota close to prevent overage penalties