Demerara Turbinado Sugar Crystals from China
Coarse, light brown sugar crystals from partially refined cane, retaining natural molasses for a toffee-like taste, popular in coffee and baking. Classified in HTS 1701.99.10.17 as specialty sugar under additional U.S. note 5 provisions, for solid-form sugars entered via quota. Its partial refining and flavor profile make it distinct from raw or fully refined sucrose.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification of sucrose content under 99.5 degrees if borderline raw; ensure entry aligns with Secretary of Agriculture quotas
• Watch for re-export or substitution rules under U.S. notes
• Label clearly to prevent confusion with refined sugars