Beet Invert Molasses from Germany
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 — 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
• 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