Panela Solid Sugar Blocks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• 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