TRQ-Eligible Solid Cane Sugar from Japan
Solid raw cane sugar specifically described in General Note 15, featuring sucrose content between 99-99.5 degrees polarization in dry state. Imported pursuant to quota provisions for controlled access to U.S. market, distinguishing it from over-quota or refined entries. No flavoring or coloring ensures classification as raw other cane sugar.
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
• Monitor Federal Register for annual quota updates and country allocations; include raw value calculation per Treasury regs
• Avoid over-quota entry penalties by tracking aggregate limits; label as 'raw cane sugar' clearly