1703.10.50.00/Blackstrap Cane Molasses/China

Blackstrap Cane Molasses from China

Blackstrap molasses is the dark, viscous byproduct obtained from the third extraction of sugar from sugarcane during refining, containing high levels of minerals and residual sucrose. It falls under HTS 1703.10.50.00 as cane molasses other than for animal feed, used primarily in food manufacturing, baking, and as a natural sweetener. This classification distinguishes it from beet molasses or those specifically designated for feed.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify molasses originates from sugarcane extraction/refining via supplier certificates to confirm cane classification under 1703.10

• Provide lab analysis showing soluble non-sugar solids exceed 6% if questioned, per Chapter 17 notes excluding low-impurity products

• Monitor USDA quota allocations for cane-derived products; obtain licenses if entering under specialty provisions