Panela Solid Sugar Blocks
Panela solid sugar blocks are traditional unrefined cane sugar products formed by evaporating cane juice and pouring it into molds to solidify. They retain natural molasses and flavors, and their sucrose content in dry state is below 99.5° polarimeter reading, making them raw sugar under subheading note 1. They are classified under tariff item 1701.99.90 as other cane sugar in solid form, not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the panela is cane sugar obtained without centrifugation with sucrose content between 69° and 93° polarimeter
Subheading 1701.14 covers other cane sugar not elsewhere specified, including raw sugar with specific polarimeter readings.
If the product is mixed with other sugars or contains added flavoring
Other sugars and sugar syrups not containing cocoa may fall under heading 17.02 when not pure sucrose.
If the product is sold as sugar confectionery
Chapter note 1 excludes sugar confectionery containing cocoa (heading 18.06) but other confectionery may fall under heading 17.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sucrose content by weight in dry state is below 99.5° polarimeter to qualify as raw sugar; otherwise, it may be classified as refined sugar
• Verify the product does not contain cocoa or fall under Chapter 30 medicaments, as those are excluded by chapter note 1
• Declare the country of origin accurately, as preferential tariff treatments may apply under free trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 1701.99.90
Artisanal Date Sugar Powder
Artisanal date sugar powder is a powdered sugar made from dried dates with a nutty flavor, used as a low-glycemic baking alternative. Its sucrose content in dry state is below 99.5° polarimeter, classifying it as raw sugar under subheading note 1. It is classified under tariff item 1701.99.90 as other sugar in solid form.
Baker's Specialty Sugar
Baker's Specialty Sugar consists of coarse crystals of pure sucrose derived from cane or beet, in solid form. It is not raw sugar as its polarimeter reading is 99.5° or more, and it is not a specialty sugar under tariff item 1701.99.10. This product falls under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar in solid form.
Beet Panela Sugar Crystals
Beet panela sugar crystals are a solid, unrefined sugar made by evaporating beet juice, retaining natural flavors and impurities. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'other sugar' in solid form, as it is not chemically pure sucrose and does not meet the definition of raw sugar.
Caster Sugar Fine Granules
Caster Sugar Fine Granules are extra-fine crystals of pure sucrose from cane, in solid form, with a polarimeter reading of 99.5° or more. They are not raw sugar and do not meet the specialty sugar criteria. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar.
Certified Organic Beet Granulated Sugar
Certified Organic Beet Granulated Sugar is fine granulated sugar derived from certified organic sugar beets, purified to chemically pure sucrose in solid crystal form. It does not qualify as specialty sugar under tariff item 1701.99.10. This product falls under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar.
Certified Organic Cane Turbinado Sugar
Certified Organic Cane Turbinado Sugar is minimally refined cane sugar with large golden crystals, retaining some molasses flavor and certified organic. It is not raw sugar and does not meet specialty sugar criteria. This product falls under tariff item 1701.99.90 as 'Other' sugar.