Demerara Raw Cane Sugar from China
Demerara sugar consists of large, light brown crystals from cane sugar with natural molasses content, used as a specialty baking ingredient. Classified in HTS 1701.99.10.25 as non-pure solid cane sugar under quota, specifically not designated for further processing. Its partial refining but retained impurities fit this retail-oriented subcategory.
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
• Confirm entry pursuant to U.S
• Note 5 provisions; track aggregate quota limits set by Secretary of Agriculture
• Include commercial invoice stating 'sugar not for further processing' to prevent misclassification
• Test for raw value equivalence per Treasury regulations to ensure proper quota charging