Light Muscovado Cane Sugar from China
Light muscovado is an unrefined cane sugar with fine moist crystals and subtle molasses flavor, ideal for baking and beverages. It qualifies for HTS 1701.99.10.25 as specialty cane sugar in solid form under quota, explicitly not for further processing due to its consumer-ready state.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Ensure packaging indicates retail sale in identical imported form to comply with U.S. note exclusions
• Submit affidavits confirming no further processing intent, as required for this subheading
• Monitor Federal Register for quota modifications or country allocations by USTR