Polariscope 99.7° Beet Raw Sugar from Japan
Solid raw sugar extracted from sugar beets with a dry-state sucrose polarimeter reading of 99.7 degrees, qualifying as chemically near-pure sucrose under GN15 provisions. Entered only pursuant to General Note 15 quota limits for raw beet sugar. Used primarily for further refining in industrial sugar production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit pre-shipment polarity analysis from accredited labs; track raw value conversions per Treasury regulations (0.93 factor minimum)
• Beware of misdeclaration as it triggers quota overuse charges; coordinate with USTR for country allocations