Edible Refinery Molasses from Canada
Edible refinery molasses is a partially refined sugarcane byproduct suitable for human consumption in foods like gingerbread and marinades. HTS 1703.90.5000 covers it as other molasses from sugar refining, excluding retail-packaged goods. Its dark color and robust flavor come from repeated sugar extractions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure FDA compliance for food contact; provide certificates of analysis for contaminants
• Not subject to sugar article quotas if pure molasses
• Bulk import only to stay in 1703; retail packaging risks Chapter 21