Quota Muscovado Sugar

Unrefined muscovado sugar from cane, solid blocks or crystals, pursuant to U.S. note 5 quota as specialty. Raw value via 1.07 less 0.0175 per degree under 100. Fits 'other' for non-standard cane sugars.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.13.10Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If centrifuged raw cane under main quota

Centrifuged raw cane with <99.5° sucrose uses aggregate quota.

1702.90.54Lower: 23.5% vs 35%

If blended syrup form

Blended syrups prohibited in certain subheadings per note 4.

1704.90.74Lower: 29.7% vs 35%

If over 10% sugar in articles

Quantitative limits apply to high-sugar articles in 1704.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Publish Federal Register notice compliance for modifications; use kg x factor for entry

Differentiate from blended syrups excluded from note 4

Ensure no consumer-ready packaging to avoid note 3 exceptions

Related Products under HTS 1701.99.10.50

Organic Cane Sugar Powder

Finely ground organic cane sugar in solid powder form, derived from sugar cane with sucrose content meeting raw value requirements under additional U.S. note 5. This specialty sugar is imported within quota limits for specific allocations, distinguishing it from standard cane sugars. It falls under 1701.99.10.50 as 'other' cane or beet sugar entered pursuant to quota provisions.

Beet Sugar Granules TRQ

Granulated sugar crystals from sugar beets, solid form, classified under quota provisions of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17. This specialty beet sugar meets raw value testing for polarity under 96 degrees equivalent. It qualifies as 'other' sugar entered specifically pursuant to quota limits.

Specialty Demerara Sugar Quota

Coarse light brown Demerara sugar from cane, solid crystals, imported as specialty sugar under U.S. note 5 provisions. Polarimeter reading adjusted to raw value for quota entry, with reserved quantities for specialty types. Classified as 'other' due to its non-standard refinement.

Turbinado Sugar TRQ Entry

Minimally refined turbinado sugar crystals from cane, solid form, entered pursuant to chapter 17 additional U.S. note 5 quota. Meets raw value via polarization testing, as specialty sugar with USTR reserved quantity. 'Other' category for non-raw refined types.

Refined Beet Sugar Specialty

High-purity refined sugar granules from beets, solid, under specialty sugar quota of note 5. Equivalent raw value determined by weight and polarization under 100 degrees. 'Other' for refined beet sugars in quota program.

Panela Sugar Blocks Quota

Traditional panela or rapadura sugar blocks from cane juice, solid, entered under note 5 specialty quota. Polarimeter dry state testing for raw value compliance. 'Other' solid sugar form.