Panela Sugar Blocks from Japan
Panela consists of solid blocks of unrefined cane sugar juice evaporated without separation of molasses crystals. HTS 1701.99.50 covers this as other solid sugar not defined as raw. Traditional in Latin American cuisine.
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
• Classify by form; blocks are solid, but crumbled could resemble raw
• Monitor aggregate quotas under Note 3(a)(i) for cane sugars
• Include production process docs to prove non-centrifugation