Panela Piloncillo Whole Cones from China
Unrefined cane sugar pressed into traditional cone shapes, known as panela or piloncillo, retaining natural molasses for a robust flavor used in Latin American cuisine. Falls under HTS 1701.99.10.17 as a specialty sugar per U.S. note 5, imported under quota for non-standard cane sugars in solid form. Its minimally processed, artisanal nature qualifies it beyond typical raw sugar definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit polarity and sucrose content analysis to confirm raw value under Treasury regulations; secure quota license for specialty sugars
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as refined sugar, which changes duty rates
• Track U.S
• Trade Representative allocations by country of origin