Thai Coconut Palm Sugar Paste from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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