Muscovado Specialty Cane Sugar from China
Unrefined muscovado cane sugar in solid form, high sucrose content entered under General Note 15 specialty provisions for 1701.99.05.00. Retains natural molasses flavor, qualifies as specialty due to TRQ eligibility. Used in premium rum production and baking.
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
• Document raw value per Treasury formula for quota credit; avoid bulk packaging that suggests syrup
• Verify no centrifugation to distinguish from refined types
• Consult USTR for country-specific allocations