Certified Organic Turbinado Sugar from Mexico
Certified organic Turbinado sugar is a partially refined cane sugar with light brown crystals from organic sugarcane, spun in a turbine for separation. It qualifies for HTS 1701.99.50.15 as certified organic specialty sugar in solid form, outside raw or refined categories. Commonly used in organic confectionery and beverages.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit polarity test results (<99.5°) and organic chain-of-custody documents to CBP for smooth clearance
• Monitor Secretary of Agriculture quota modifications; reserves exist for specialty organics
• Label accurately as 'organic' only with valid certification to prevent penalties for misdescription