Organic Cane Molasses for Health Food Supplements from China
Certified organic cane molasses, a viscous byproduct of sugar cane refining, imported for use in natural health supplements due to its vitamin and mineral profile. It qualifies for HTS 1703.10.30.00 as intended for human consumption in functional foods.
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
• Include USDA organic certificate and end-user letters specifying human consumption to prevent misclassification
• Check polarization and dry state sucrose to ensure it fits cane molasses definition without centrifugation issues
• Be aware of TRQ allocations; specialty sugars may require USTR certificates