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U.S. imports of cane molasses (SITC 06151) totaled $22.2M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Cane Molasses paid $442K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.0% on $14.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cane Molasses imports of $22.2M in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCane molasses — the dark, viscous byproduct of cane sugar refining — serves multiple commercial roles: a fermentation feedstock for rum and industrial alcohol, an animal feed ingredient, and a flavoring component in food manufacturing. Its sugar content and grade (edible, blackstrap, or high-test) determine both its end-use market and its tariff classification, with high-test molasses (not yet crystallized) sometimes classified differently from blackstrap. The Caribbean and Latin American regions are historically dominant suppliers given their proximity to US rum and feed industries.
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Blackstrap molasses is the final byproduct after maximum sugar extraction, with low residual sucrose and a strong, bitter flavor — used primarily in animal feed and fermentation. High-test molasses (also called high-gravity or inverted molasses) is produced directly from cane juice without full crystallization and retains higher fermentable sugar content. These distinctions can affect HTS classification and duty treatment, so importers should document the production method and sugar content with the supplier.
Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis from the foreign supplier specifying Brix reading, total sugars, ash content, and whether the product is edible or feed grade. These parameters help determine the correct HTS subheading and support any FDA or USDA feed-ingredient review. A licensed customs broker familiar with agricultural byproducts should review the entry.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICARAGUA | $7.4M | -- | -$7.4M |
| GUATEMALA | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| HONDURAS | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| MEXICO | $2.9M | $4K | -$2.9M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
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