Demerara Specialty Sugar Crystals from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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