High Test Molasses from Japan
High test molasses (HTM) from sugarcane inversion has higher fermentable sugars from partial refining. HTS 1703.90.5000 covers it as other refinery molasses. Key for bioethanol production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide Brix and invert sugar analysis; specialty sugar quota possible
• Industrial declaration avoids food rules
• Ensure no centrifugation mimicking raw sugar