Refined Cane Sugar Crystals
Coarse crystalline cane sugar refined to high purity (over 99.5° sucrose), in solid form for industrial use. Falls under HTS 1701.99.50.50 as other sugar not specified in centrifugal, raw, or flavored categories. Used in confectionery and beverage production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from cane without centrifugation
Non-centrifugal cane sugar with specific crystal/molasses profile moves to 1701.14.
If in liquid syrup form
Solid form requirement excludes dissolved sugars, which classify under Chapter 17 syrups.
If under TRQ for specialty sugars
Certain high-purity specialty imports may qualify for separate quota subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis proving sucrose polarity >99.5° to distinguish from raw sugar quotas
• Check Secretary of Agriculture quota allocations; specialty sugars may have reserved amounts
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 1701.91 if moisture content suggests syrup form
Related Products under HTS 1701.99.50.50
Organic Beet Sugar Granules
Granulated sugar derived from sugar beets, certified organic with sucrose content exceeding 99.5 degrees polarimeter reading in dry state. Classified under HTS 1701.99.50.50 as other cane or beet sugar in solid form, not fitting raw sugar definitions or specific centrifugal categories. It's chemically pure sucrose suitable for baking and food processing.
Baker's Specialty Beet Sugar
Fine powdered beet sugar designed for bakery applications, with chemically pure sucrose in solid form. Classified in HTS 1701.99.50.50 as other beet sugar not meeting raw or centrifugal specs. Offers consistent crystallization for professional baking.
Extra Fine Beet Sugar
Ultra-fine beet-derived sugar crystals for specialty baking, solid form >99.5° sucrose. Under HTS 1701.99.50.50 as other beet sugar not raw or centrifugal. Dissolves rapidly in delicate recipes.
Pharma-Grade Sucrose
High-purity sucrose from beets for pharmaceutical tableting, solid granular form. HTS 1701.99.50.50 for other pure sucrose not specified elsewhere. Meets USP standards for excipient use.
Caster Sugar from Cane
Fine caster cane sugar for meringues and desserts, solid form high purity. HTS 1701.99.50.50 covers this other refined cane sugar. Quick-dissolving for culinary precision.
Turbinado Refined Sugar
Refined turbinado-style cane sugar crystals, washed but high sucrose solid. Under HTS 1701.99.50.50 as other cane sugar not raw. For gourmet cooking applications.