Panela Solid Sugar Blocks from Japan
Traditional panela sugar blocks from cane juice, solid form high sucrose, imported via General Note 15 provisions for 1701.99.05.00. Specialty Latin American product retaining natural flavors.
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
• Prove solid block form vs. syrup; provide origin cert for TRQ
• Watch non-sugar solids to avoid 1701.91 shift