Panela Whole Cane Sugar Blocks

Traditional panela sugar pressed into solid blocks from cane juice, evaporated without separation, for direct consumption. HTS 1701.99.50.25 covers it as solid cane sugar not for further processing, beyond raw definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.91.10Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If under specialty sugar quota

Quota-eligible under note 3(a)(i) for sugars/syrups up to 22,000 MT raw value.

1704.90.74Lower: 29.7% vs 35%

If sugar confectionery over 10% dry weight

Note 3 articles limited to 64,709 MT if prepared for ultimate consumer.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify as solid form, not syrup, to stay in 1701; check USTR country allocations

Avoid retail packaging that triggers note 3 consumer exclusions

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Muscovado Unrefined Cane Sugar

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Golden Caster Sugar

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