Panama Raw Cane Sugar

Raw cane sugar from Panama with a polarization of less than 99.8 degrees, classified under 1701.12.50. This product qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under HTS 9822.09.17 within Panama's annual quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 35. It represents Panama's sugar export surplus allocation for duty-free entry.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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.

1701.12Same rate: 10%

If polarization 99.8 degrees or above

Higher polarization raw sugar falls under different subheading with separate quota treatment

9822.09.18Same rate: 10%

If under Panama's separate sugar TRQ allocation

Different Panama sugar TRQ with separate quantitative limits from U.S. note 36

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compliance with Panama's annual sugar quota limits in U.S. note 35; obtain Certificate of Origin proving Panamanian origin; calculate raw value equivalent for quota consumption using Treasury regulations

Related Products under HTS 9822.09.17

Panama Chocolate Covered Nuts

Chocolate-coated nuts with Panamanian sugar and cocoa under 1806.20.98, eligible for the FTA TRQ. This premium snack combines local sugar with nuts for duty-free entry within quantitative limits.

Panamanian Beet Sugar

Solid beet sugar produced in Panama under subheading 1701.13.50, eligible for special treatment under the Panama FTA quantitative limits. This product benefits from Panama's calculated trade surplus in sugar products allowing duty-free entry up to specified metric ton limits.

Panama Cane Sugar Syrup

Cane sugar syrup from Panama classifiable in 1702.90.20, imported within the quantitative limits of U.S. note 35 to subchapter XXII. This thick liquid sweetener qualifies for preferential treatment as part of Panama's sugar export allocation.

Panamanian Cocoa Powder

Unsweetened cocoa powder produced from Panamanian cocoa beans under 1806.10.15, qualifying for the special tariff program. This product enters duty-free within Panama's annual quantitative limits established by trade surplus calculations.

Panama Instant Coffee

Soluble coffee extracts from Panamanian coffee beans classified under 2101.20.38, eligible for preferential treatment within quantitative limits. This freeze-dried product benefits from Panama FTA sugar and coffee provisions.

Panamanian Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate containing cocoa powder and sugar produced in Panama under 1806.20.73, qualifying for the FTA quantitative limits. This confectionery product enters as part of Panama's processed sugar allocation.