Cane Molasses for Natural Marinades and Sauces from China
Robust cane molasses from refining, used by sauce makers for barbecue and teriyaki marinades providing caramelization and depth. HTS 1703.10.30.00 applies for imports destined for human consumption in condiments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document intended use in retail sauces to qualify for consumption subheading over extraction
• Test for molasses residues and anhedral crystals per subheading notes if challenged
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further processing, which could reclassify