Moroccan Beet Sugar from Japan
Refined beet sugar from Morocco classified under subheading 1701.99.50 via HTS 9822.03.01. This product benefits from Morocco's U.S. FTA sugar trade surplus quota, allowing duty-free or reduced-rate entry within annual limits. Subject to raw value calculations for quota consumption.
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%
Import Tips
• Monitor USTR Federal Register notices for Morocco's annual sugar trade surplus determination
• Ensure documentation proves Moroccan origin per general note 27 requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect polarization degree reporting affecting raw value quota usage