Demerara Sugar from Japan
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 — 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
• 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