Organic Cane Turbinado Sugar from China
Turbinado sugar is a minimally refined cane sugar with large golden crystals, retaining some molasses for flavor and color. It falls under HTS 1701.99.10.25 as beet or cane sugar in solid form, not chemically pure sucrose, entered under quota provisions and not intended for further processing or refining. This classification applies to specialty sugars for direct retail use.
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
• Verify quota eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 5; obtain certificates from USDA if required for entry
• Provide polarization test results confirming <99.5° sucrose to distinguish from chemically pure sucrose
• Label as 'not for further processing' and ensure documentation shows retail packaging to avoid reclassification