Industrial Food-Grade Cane Molasses from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain Secretary of Agriculture license for quota entries; track fiscal year limits
• Prevent reclassification by documenting not 'prepared for ultimate consumer' per U.S. notes
• Raw value calculation mandatory for duty assessment