Sugar Beet Molasses from Germany
Molasses derived from the refining of sugar beets, rich in betaine and minerals, used in fermentation, baking, and as a sweetener. Classified in HTS 1703.90.30.00 for 'other' molasses imported for human consumption or commercial sugar extraction. It results from beet sugar processing and meets chapter criteria for soluble non-sugar solids.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis confirming beet origin and non-sugar solids >6% to distinguish from cane under 1703.10
• Declare intended use (consumption vs extraction) on entry docs; bonds may be required for extraction purposes
• Monitor TRQ allocations; specialty sugars may have reserved quotas per USTR