Demerara Specialty Sugar Crystals from China
Turbinado-style demerara sugar crystals from cane, solid form with high sucrose purity, specifically entered pursuant to General Note 15 TRQ provisions. Qualifies under 1701.99.05.00 as a specialty cane sugar product. Popular for gourmet coffee and baking due to its light brown color and flavor.
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
• Submit USDA license application early in quota year; include commercial invoice detailing polarization
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as raw sugar which triggers different quotas
• Ensure packaging indicates solid form to prevent syrup reclassification