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Organic Cane Sugar Powder

Fine powdered cane sugar produced from USMCA-origin cane, classified under 1702.60.28 as other cane sugar solids. This product qualifies for preferential USMCA treatment under 9823.10.08 when meeting general note 11 origin rules and note 10(b)(2) conditions. It's commonly used in baking and confectionery.

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.

1701.91.48Higher: 25.1% vs 12.5%

If containing added coloring but not flavored or containing added fruit

Higher polarization or different processing moves it to raw sugar provisions in 1701

2106.90.46Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If blended with artificial sweeteners exceeding specified limits

Sugar preparations with additives fall under food preparations chapter

1702.90.58Higher: 25.1% vs 12.5%

If chemically pure sucrose content exceeds threshold

Purer forms classified separately from standard cane sugar solids

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify USMCA certificate of origin documenting cane sugar production within USMCA territory per general note 11

• Ensure product meets 1702.60.28 specifications and note 10(b)(2) quantitative limits if applicable

• Maintain records proving substantial transformation within USMCA countries to avoid reclassification