Organic Cane Molasses for Health Food Supplements from Japan
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 — 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
• 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