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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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