Imported for (a) the commercial extraction of sugar or (b) human consumption
Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar: > Other: > Imported for (a) the commercial extraction of sugar or (b) human consumption
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 1703.90.30.00
Cane Blackstrap Molasses
Blackstrap molasses is the dark, viscous byproduct obtained from the third extraction of sugar from sugarcane, containing residual sugars, minerals, and other solids. It falls under HTS 1703.90.30.00 as molasses resulting from sugar extraction, imported specifically for human consumption in baking, animal feed, or health supplements. This classification applies to imported molasses intended for uses beyond industrial sugar recovery.
Sugar Beet Molasses
Molasses derived from the refining of sugar beets, rich in betaine and minerals, used in fermentation, baking, and as a sweetener. Classified in HTS 1703.90.30.00 for 'other' molasses imported for human consumption or commercial sugar extraction. It results from beet sugar processing and meets chapter criteria for soluble non-sugar solids.
Refinery Cane Molasses Grade A
High-quality cane molasses from the final stages of sugar refinery evaporation, with moderate sugar content for food-grade applications like rum production or baking. It is imported under HTS 1703.90.30.00 for human consumption, as a direct result of sugar refining processes. This grade is suitable for direct use without further sugar extraction.
Edible Black Treacle Molasses
Black treacle is a semi-refined cane molasses byproduct with caramel-like flavor, imported for human consumption in desserts and sauces. HTS 1703.90.30.00 covers this as 'other' molasses from sugar refining, intended for direct culinary use rather than sugar recovery. It retains natural impurities from extraction.
Industrial Food-Grade Cane Molasses
Food-grade cane molasses from sugar extraction, used in commercial baking and confectionery for bulk human consumption. Classified under HTS 1703.90.30.00 as imported for specified uses, with residual molasses characteristics post-refining. Bulk shipments avoid consumer packaging exclusions.
Beet Sugar Refinery Molasses
Viscous molasses from beet sugar refinery thin juice evaporation, imported for human consumption in yeast fermentation or tobacco processing. HTS 1703.90.30.00 applies to this 'other' molasses with high non-sugar solids. It is not cane-derived, distinguishing it from 1703.10.
Organic Cane Molasses for Baking
Certified organic molasses from sugarcane refining, imported for commercial baking and human consumption. Under HTS 1703.90.30.00 as extraction byproduct not for retail packaging. Meets organic standards while retaining molasses profile.
High-Test Cane Molasses
High-test molasses with elevated sugar recovery potential from cane, imported for commercial extraction. HTS 1703.90.30.00 for specified extraction use. Lower impurities than blackstrap.
Second Molasses from Cane Refining
Intermediate second molasses from cane sugar refining cycles, for human consumption in feeds. HTS 1703.90.30.00 as refining byproduct.
Food Processing Beet Molasses
Beet molasses for industrial food processing, human consumption. HTS 1703.90.30.00.
Culinary Cane Final Molasses
Final cane molasses for culinary uses. HTS 1703.90.30.00.
Fermentation-Grade Sugar Molasses
Molasses for fermentation, human indirect consumption. HTS 1703.90.30.00.
Bulk Refining Byproduct Molasses
Bulk molasses from refining for consumption. HTS 1703.90.30.00.
Premium Edible Refinery Molasses
Premium molasses for edible uses. HTS 1703.90.30.00.
Extraction-Intended Beet Molasses
Beet molasses for sugar extraction. HTS 1703.90.30.00.