Non-Centrifugal Raw Panela Sugar from Japan
Traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar, also known as panela, with irregular microcrystals and molasses residues, polarimeter reading 75-85° sucrose. Classified under HTS 1701.13.05.00 for cane sugar per subheading note 2, imported under general note 15 quota allocations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm non-centrifugal production process with supplier affidavits; test for natural anhedral crystals to meet subheading note 2; monitor quota usage via Secretary of Agriculture publications