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.

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.

1701.14.50Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If from cane without centrifugation

Non-centrifugal cane sugar with specific crystal/molasses profile moves to 1701.14.

1702.90.20Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If in liquid syrup form

Solid form requirement excludes dissolved sugars, which classify under Chapter 17 syrups.

1701.99.10Same rate: 35%

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

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