Certified Organic Cane Turbinado Sugar

Turbinado sugar is a minimally refined cane sugar with large golden crystals, retaining some molasses flavor and certified organic under USDA standards. It falls under HTS 1701.99.10.15 as a specialty sugar from cane, entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions for certified organic sugars in solid form. This classification applies to its high sucrose content and organic certification without further processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.99.50Same rate: 35%

If not entered pursuant to U.S. note 5 quota

Specialty sugars outside quota provisions fall under general other cane/beet sugar category without organic specification.

1701.91.30.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If containing molasses or flavored additives

Sugars with added molasses or flavors shift to heading 1701.91 as they no longer qualify as chemically pure sucrose.

2106.90.44Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If blended with other ingredients exceeding sugar limits

Blended syrups or mixtures with sugars enter under Chapter 21 food preparations subject to separate quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA organic certificate and ensure compliance with additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions; apply for license from Secretary of Agriculture if required

Provide polarity test results confirming sucrose content and raw value calculation per Treasury regulations for quota eligibility

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as refined sugar; declare exact organic certification status to prevent reclassification

Related Products under HTS 1701.99.10.15

Certified Organic Raw Cane Sugar Crystals

Large crystal raw cane sugar from certified organic sources, with polarity just under 99.5° but solid and quota-eligible. Falls under HTS 1701.99.10.15 as certified organic specialty sugar per U.S. note 5, for direct consumption rather than refining. Organic farming practices ensure no synthetic inputs.

Certified Organic Demerara Sugar

Demerara sugar consists of light brown crystals from certified organic cane juice, evaporated and spun to retain natural flavor. Classified in HTS 1701.99.10.15 as a certified organic specialty sugar under U.S. note 5, due to its solid form, high sucrose polarity, and quota entry status. It meets chemically pure sucrose criteria without centrifugation residues.

Certified Organic Beet Granulated Sugar

Fine granulated sugar derived from certified organic sugar beets, purified to chemically pure sucrose in solid crystal form. It qualifies for HTS 1701.99.10.15 as a specialty organic sugar entered under U.S. note 5 provisions, distinguishing it from standard refined beet sugar. Beet origin and organic certification trigger this quota-specific classification.

Certified Organic Coconut Palm Sugar

Granular sugar from certified organic coconut palm sap, boiled down to solid form with sucrose content meeting chemically pure standards. HTS 1701.99.10.15 covers it as a specialty organic sugar under quota provisions, despite palm origin, due to solid sucrose structure. Palm sugars qualify if processed to high purity without additives.

Certified Organic Date Sugar

Powdered sugar milled from dried certified organic dates, achieving chemically pure sucrose equivalent in solid form. Classified in HTS 1701.99.10.15 as organic specialty sugar under quota, valued for natural fruit sugar profile. Processing removes pits and fibers to meet purity standards.