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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If polarimeter reading 99.5° or higher in dry state
Highly refined solid cane sugar meeting raw sugar definition shifts to 1701.12 without specialty status.
If non-organic specialty sugar
Lack of certified organic status places it in general specialty sugar subheading without quota preference.
If in syrup form with total sugars
Liquid sugar syrups, even organic, classify under heading 1702 based on physical state, not solid form.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry aligns with fiscal year quota allocations by USTR; track aggregate limits for sugars under note 5
• Include commercial invoice detailing organic certifier, sucrose polarization, and raw value per kg for CBP review
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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.
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