Certified Organic Demerara Sugar from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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