Specialty Demerara Sugar from Mexico
Light brown cane sugar crystals imported under additional U.S. note 5 quota for specialty sugars. It complies with raw value testing in terms of 96° commercial raw sugar equivalent. Used in coffee and baking for subtle caramel notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Use licensed customs broker familiar with sugar quotas; test samples for sucrose content pre-shipment
• Pitfall: incorrect raw value declaration leads to reclassification