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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered under quota for specialty sugars
Qualifies as specialty sugar allocation per Additional U.S. Note 3(a), allowing entry under limited raw value quotas for sugars other than raw cane.
If containing over 10% sugar by dry weight and prepared for retail
May shift to Chapter 21 if considered a sugar-containing article exceeding note 3 thresholds, subject to separate quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sucrose polarity exceeds 99.5 degrees via lab testing to confirm classification; obtain any required USDA quota licenses under Additional U.S
• Note 3
• Avoid mislabeling as 'for processing' to prevent reclassification and penalties
Related Products under HTS 1701.99.50.25
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.
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.