Demerara Turbinado Sugar

Coarse, light brown turbinado sugar from cane with retained molasses, in solid crystal form for table use, polarimeter reading above 99.5 degrees. Classified under 1701.99.50.25 as other cane/beet sugar not for further processing, distinguishing it from raw or centrifugal varieties.

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.

1701.91.30Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If containing over 65% sugar by dry weight for processing

If capable of further processing and exceeding sugar thresholds, falls under 1701.91 with TRQ limits per note 2 prohibitions.

1701.12.50Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If polarimeter reading under 99.5 degrees

Lower polarity classifies as raw cane sugar under 1701.12, subject to separate high-volume quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide polarimeter certificates showing >99.5° sucrose to avoid raw sugar subheadings; monitor annual quotas per Additional U.S

Note 3

Label clearly as 'not for refining' to prevent duty disputes

Related Products under HTS 1701.99.50.25

Organic Cane Sugar Granules

Granulated organic cane sugar derived from sugarcane, with a sucrose content over 99.5 degrees polarimeter reading, packaged in retail bags for direct consumer use. It falls under HTS 1701.99.50.25 as beet or cane sugar in solid form, not chemically pure sucrose, and specifically designated as not for further processing, meaning it's ready for end-use consumption without refinement.

Refined Beet Sugar Crystals

Fine white crystals from sugar beets, refined to high purity but not chemically pure sucrose, packaged for household baking and sweetening. It matches HTS 1701.99.50.25 for solid form sugars not intended for additional processing.

Muscovado Unrefined Cane Sugar

Dark, moist muscovado sugar from cane, retaining natural molasses, in solid form with >99.5° sucrose for direct culinary use. Falls under 1701.99.50.25 as non-processing sugar distinct from raw centrifugal types.

Golden Caster Sugar

Fine golden caster sugar from cane, designed for baking, solid form with high sucrose not for further refinement. Classified in 1701.99.50.25 as other sugars explicitly not destined for processing.

Panela Whole Cane Sugar Blocks

Traditional panela sugar pressed into solid blocks from cane juice, evaporated without separation, for direct consumption. HTS 1701.99.50.25 covers it as solid cane sugar not for further processing, beyond raw definitions.

Icing Sugar Powdered Blend

Ultra-fine powdered icing sugar from cane with minor starch anti-caking, but principally sucrose >99.5°, for retail decorating. Fits 1701.99.50.25 as non-processing solid sugar.