Beet Sugar Refinery Molasses from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify refinery origin to confirm 1703.90; avoid cane mislabeling
• End-use affidavits required for consumption vs extraction