Organic Cane Specialty Sugar

This is a specialty cane sugar in solid form, certified organic and meeting the criteria for specialty sugars under HTS 1701.99.50.17 due to its high purity and unique processing for niche markets. It is chemically pure sucrose derived from cane, not fitting standard raw or refined categories.

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.

1701.99.10Same rate: 35%

If entered under general quota for sugars/syrups

Falls under quota-limited subheadings like 1701.99.10 if not designated as specialty sugar by USTR.

1701.91Lower: 15.1% vs 35%

If containing over 65% sugar by dry weight and further processable

Reclassified if it exceeds sugar content thresholds and not prepared for immediate consumer use per US note 3.

2106.90.44Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If blended with other ingredients for processing

Moves to Chapter 21 if mixed and capable of further processing under quota provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify eligibility under USDA specialty sugar quotas via certificates from the Secretary of Agriculture

Provide polarity test results to confirm raw value for quota charging; common pitfall is miscalculating under 96-degree polarization

Ensure documentation proves it's not for direct consumer retail to avoid reclassification

Related Products under HTS 1701.99.50.17

Fair Trade Beet Specialty Sugar Crystals

Fair trade certified beet sugar in crystalline solid form, classified as specialty sugar under 1701.99.50.17 for its ethical sourcing and purity exceeding standard beet sugar specs. It is chemically pure sucrose not subject to typical raw cane quotas.

Demerara Specialty Cane Sugar

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.

Panela Specialty Sugar Blocks

Panela, traditional unrefined cane sugar pressed into solid blocks, qualifies as specialty sugar under HTS 1701.99.50.17 for its artisanal production. It contains chemically pure sucrose without centrifugation, distinct from raw definitions.

Jaggery Specialty Sugar Loaves

Jaggery sugar loaves from cane, a solid non-centrifuged specialty product under HTS 1701.99.50.17. Traditional boiling process yields pure sucrose suitable for niche culinary uses.

Turbinado Specialty Sugar

Turbinado sugar, a minimally refined cane product in solid granules, classified under 1701.99.50.17 as specialty due to its steam-cleaned crystals retaining natural flavor. It is chemically pure sucrose beyond standard raw categories.

Muscovado Specialty Sugar

Dark muscovado cane sugar in solid form with high molasses content, classified as specialty under 1701.99.50.17. Its uncentrifuged nature and flavor profile set it apart from standard raw or refined sugars.