Jaggery Specialty Sugar Loaves from Japan
Jaggery sugar loaves from cane, a solid non-centrifuged specialty product under HTS 1701.99.50.17. Traditional boiling process yields pure sucrose suitable for niche culinary uses.
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
• Certify traditional production to qualify for specialty status
• Adjust entries for preliminary vs final raw value per Treasury rules
• Avoid consumer-ready packaging to fit processing quotas