Certified Organic Muscovado Sugar

Certified organic Muscovado sugar is unrefined cane sugar from organic sources, retaining full molasses content in moist, dark solid form. Classified in HTS 1701.99.50.15 as certified organic specialty sugar due to its unique profile outside standard raw definitions. Popular in organic vegan baking.

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 non-organic version

Same product without certification uses general specialty by type.

1702.90.10Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If partially liquefied by molasses

Excess moisture makes it a syrup, not solid form.

1701.91.44Lower: 23.5% vs 35%

If over 65% sugar and quota-exempt processed

Refined blends may hit prohibited high-sugar article quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document moisture content and molasses residues to distinguish from raw sugar subheadings

Secure USTR allocation if from quota countries; organic status aids priority

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