Food-Grade Cane Molasses for Livestock Feed Supplement from China
Food-grade cane molasses from sugar refining, imported for blending into animal feeds as a palatable energy source for humanely raised livestock. Classified under HTS 1703.10.30.00 for human consumption purposes, as it is suitable for indirect human food chain via animal products.
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
• Provide documentation proving end-use for human consumption chain, like feed mill contracts, to justify this classification
• Test for soluble non-sugar solids; if over 6%, it may not qualify as molasses under Chapter 17 notes
• Avoid quota pitfalls by confirming raw value doesn't trigger Additional U.S
• Note 5 restrictions