Thai High-Polarization Raw Cane Sugar from Japan
Raw cane sugar solids from Thailand with dry-state sucrose polarimeter reading exceeding 99.5 degrees, free of additives. It qualifies for HTS 1701.14.50 as other centrifuged or processed raw cane sugar, separate from beet or low-purity types.
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 USTR country allocations under Additional U.S
• Note 3; provide polarity certificates
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as refined, triggering higher duties
• Track fiscal year quotas to time imports correctly