Organic Cane Molasses for Health Food Supplements from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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