Organic Coconut Palm Sugar Granules from China

Granulated sugar derived from coconut palm sap, certified organic with a rich caramel flavor, used as a specialty sugar substitute in baking and beverages. Classified under HTS 1701.99.10.17 as a specialty sugar described in additional U.S. note 5, entered pursuant to its quota provisions for cane or beet-derived sugars not fitting standard raw or refined categories. Its unique botanical origin and premium processing distinguish it from commodity sugars.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

Obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Secretary of Agriculture for quota entry under U.S. note 5; provide polarity test results for raw value determination

Ensure documentation verifies specialty status to avoid reclassification

Monitor fiscal year quotas as they may be adjusted by the Secretary