Refinery Cane Molasses Grade A from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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