Edible Cane Molasses for Gingerbread Production from China
Traditional edible cane molasses, the sticky residue from sugar cane processing, essential for authentic gingerbread cookies and houses. Imported under HTS 1703.10.30.00 specifically for human consumption in baked goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%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
• Include baking industry end-user affidavits to support human consumption declaration
• Ensure product specs confirm cane origin and refining byproduct status
• Watch for USTR allocation changes affecting cane product imports