Muscovado Unrefined Cane Sugar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for anhedral crystals to differentiate from 1701.13 non-centrifugal sugar; declare accurately to avoid quota misallocation
• Use bonds if entering near quota periods