Thai Coconut Palm Sugar Paste from China
A paste made from coconut palm sap reduced to over 65% sugar content, entered under U.S. note 7 chapter 17 provisions for eligible countries. Falls under 2106.90.92.00 as a high-sugar food preparation not specifically covered elsewhere. Commonly used in Southeast Asian desserts and beverages.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification of sugar content exceeding 65% dry weight basis
• Confirm Thailand's eligibility under current note 7 country list with CBP
• Avoid misclassification by distinguishing from pure palm sugar in 1701/1702