1701.99.50.25/Panela Whole Cane Sugar Blocks/Japan

Panela Whole Cane Sugar Blocks from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

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

• Avoid retail packaging that triggers note 3 consumer exclusions