First Crop Cane Molasses from China
First crop cane molasses, also known as light or edible molasses, results from the initial sugarcane extraction with higher sugar content and lighter color, extracted during the first boiling in refining. Classified under HTS 1703.10.50.00 as other cane molasses, it's used in confectionery, rum production, and health foods. It meets the criteria as a direct byproduct from sugar refining, not qualifying for feed-specific subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include polarity test results and extraction stage documentation to differentiate from raw sugar under 1701
• Ensure labeling specifies 'cane molasses' to avoid misclassification into blended syrups with quotas
• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific origins like certain Caribbean suppliers