Demerara Sugar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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