Food-Grade Cane Molasses for Livestock Feed Supplement from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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