Muscovado Sugar from China
Muscovado sugar is unrefined cane sugar retaining full molasses content, appearing dark brown and moist with sticky crystals. It qualifies for HTS 1701.99.50 as other cane sugar in solid form outside raw sugar polarimeter specs. Ideal for rum production and traditional baking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document non-centrifuged or low-purity status to differentiate from raw cane under 1701.13
• Comply with end-use restrictions if similar to 1701.13.20; may require USDA licenses
• Test for invert sugars which could affect raw value computation under note (A)