Demerara Specialty Cane Sugar from China
Demerara sugar from cane, a specialty variant in solid form with large golden crystals, fitting HTS 1701.99.50.17 as it doesn't match centrifuged or standard raw sugar definitions. Its partial retention of molasses qualifies it for specialty status.
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
• Confirm non-centrifugation status if borderline with 1701.13; provide lab analysis
• Track fiscal year quotas closely as Secretary of Agriculture may adjust limits
• Use bonds if entering pending final raw value determination per Treasury regs