Certified Organic Coconut Sugar from Japan
Certified organic coconut sugar is derived from organic coconut palm sap, evaporated into solid granules, chemically sucrose-based. Though palm-derived, classified under HTS 1701.99.50.15 as certified organic specialty 'other' sugar in solid form. Low-glycemic alternative in organic products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm sucrose polarity via polarimeter; palm sugars must meet chemically pure sucrose tests
• Organic cert must trace to farm; adulteration with fillers risks 21.06 reclass
• Declare as solid only—syrupy versions go to 1702