Panama Sugar Confectionery

Hard candies and sugar-based confections manufactured in Panama under 1704.90.68, eligible within the annual TRQ limits. These boiled sugar sweets qualify under the processed sugar provisions of the Panama FTA.

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.

1704.90.58Higher: 27.9% vs 10%

If flavored with fruit or nuts

Specific flavorings and inclusions determine 1704.90 subheading

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure sugar content meets TRQ raw value calculations; comply with FDA candy labeling; maintain production records showing Panamanian manufacture

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.

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.

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.