Refinery Cane Molasses from China
Refinery cane molasses is the residual liquid from the final crystallization stages in commercial sugar refineries, rich in fermentable sugars from sugarcane. Classified as HTS 1703.10.50.00 other cane molasses, it supports uses in distilling and confectionery beyond feed applications. Chapter notes confirm inclusion as long as soluble non-sugar solids exceed 6%.
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
• Provide refinery process flow documentation to validate extraction origin
• Ensure no added foreign substances to stay within pure molasses definition
• Use bonds for entries pending raw value calculations under USDA regs