Brazilian VHP Raw Cane Sugar from Japan
Very High Polarization (VHP) raw cane sugar in solid form from Brazil, sucrose >99.5° dry weight, centrifuged. Classified in HTS 1701.14.50 as other raw cane sugar, not qualifying for quota-specific or non-centrifuged codes.
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
• Publish Federal Register notices for quota mods affect timing; lab-certify VHP status
• Avoid bulk imports near quota close to prevent overage penalties