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Industrial Cane Sugar Syrup 98°

High-purity industrial cane sugar syrup (98° polarization equivalent) from Mexico, qualifying for 9823.09.08 post-USMCA TRQ. Used in pharmaceutical and food processing, free of additives per 1702.90.20 requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.99.50Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If imported as dry refined sugar exceeding 99.8°

Dry high-purity sugars classified in Chapter 17, heading 1701

2915.36.00Higher: 43% vs 12.5%

If sorbitol content dominates after processing

Sugar alcohol syrups classified as organic chemicals

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Polarity testing by accredited laboratory essential for industrial grade verification

• USMCA certificate of origin must accompany all post-TRQ shipments

• Bulk shipments require proper tank cleaning certification to prevent contamination claims