Quota Raw Other Cane Sugar from Japan
Solid raw cane sugar classified as 'other' under 1701.14, meeting General Note 15 for TRQ entry with 99-99.5° sucrose by polarimeter. Designed for quota-controlled imports to balance domestic refining capacity. Lacks additives, ensuring solid raw form compliance.
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
• Consult USDA for quota reservations like specialty sugars; provide lab analysis for dry state sucrose
• Pitfall: Importing post-quota without over-quota bonds