Certified Organic Demerara Sugar

Certified organic Demerara sugar is a minimally refined cane sugar with large golden crystals, retaining some molasses flavor, certified organic from organic farming practices. Classified under HTS 1701.99.50.15 as a certified organic specialty sugar in solid form, not meeting raw sugar polarimeter definitions. Ideal for organic baking, coffee, and tea.

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.

1701.99Same rate: 35%

If not certified organic

Demerara without organic label falls under other specialty sugars by color or type.

1701.91.30Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If containing added coloring or flavoring

Adulterated with non-sugar solids, moving to flavored or colored sugar subheading.

1702.90.20Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If in liquid or syrup form

Not in solid form, reclassifying as cane sugar syrups.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide organic certifier documentation (e.g

EU Organic or equivalent) and lab tests for sucrose content to confirm specialty status

Ensure entry aligns with fiscal year quotas; organic specialty sugars may qualify for reserved allocations per USTR

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing, as it could trigger reclassification to syrups or blends

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Certified Organic Date Sugar

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