Indian Raw Cane Sugar Solids from China
Raw cane sugar in solid form derived from Indian sugarcane, with sucrose content by weight in dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 99.5 degrees or more, not from beet sources. It falls under HTS 1701.14.50 as other raw cane sugar without added flavoring or coloring, distinct from centrifuge-free varieties in 1701.13.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify polarimeter reading meets 99.5°+ sucrose threshold via lab testing before entry; obtain USDA quota license if applicable
• Calculate raw value using Treasury formula (0.93 factor minimum) to avoid over-quota duties
• Ensure no added flavors/coloring to prevent reclassification