Cane Blackstrap Molasses from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify import license from USDA if under quota; provide end-use certification for human consumption or commercial extraction
• Ensure documentation specifies molasses from sugar extraction with soluble non-sugar solids over 6% to avoid reclassification
• Test for polarity and raw value per Treasury regs to confirm tariff rate quota eligibility