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