Refinery Cane Molasses Grade A from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Provide polarity test results (<93° for raw types) and specify Grade A standards in commercial invoice
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as blended syrup, which triggers additional U.S. note prohibitions
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports; label with country of origin and sugar content