Beet Invert Molasses from China
Invert molasses produced from sugar beets, featuring hydrolyzed sugars with 50% or more fructose in dry state. This viscous syrup serves as a humectant in tobacco and animal feed production. HTS 1702.90.35.00 applies to its status as invert molasses derived from beets, separate from centrifugal beet sugar.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit lab analysis proving dry state fructose ≥50% and beet origin to comply with subheading specificity
• Avoid packaging for retail sale, as consumer-ready forms may trigger Additional U.S
• Note 3 exclusions
• Calculate raw value using Treasury formula (1.07 factor for total sugars) for quota compliance