Beet Sugar Refinery Molasses from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify refinery origin to confirm 1703.90; avoid cane mislabeling
• End-use affidavits required for consumption vs extraction