Demerara Turbinado Sugar from Mexico
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.
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
• 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