Muscovado Dark Brown Sugar from Japan
Uncentrifuged cane sugar with high molasses content, fine texture, and intense flavor for gourmet baking and rum production. HTS 1701.99.10.17 applies as a specialty sugar per U.S. note 5, for quota entry of solid cane sugars outside standard raw categories. Its unrefined, flavorful crystals fit specialty import provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify non-centrifuged status with processing docs to avoid raw sugar subheadings; obtain USTR allocation confirmation
• Common pitfall: exceeding quota leads to high over-quota duties
• Use bonds if pending final raw value determination