Sugar Beet Molasses from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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