Demerara Sugar from Germany
Demerara sugar consists of light brown crystals from cane sugar with minimal refining, preserving a crunchy texture and caramel taste from residual molasses. Classified in 1701.99.50 as other solid form sugar not fitting raw or pure sucrose categories. It's commonly used in baking and coffee.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide polarization certificates showing it exceeds raw sugar thresholds to avoid reclassification
• Check against TRQ allocations; raw value must be calculated per Treasury regulations for quota eligibility
• Ensure packaging distinguishes it from raw sugar to prevent Customs disputes over molasses content