Certified Organic Demerara Sugar from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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