Panama High Polarization Cane Sugar 1701.14.50

Raw cane sugar from Panama testing over 99.8 degrees polarization, classified under subheading 1701.14.50 subject to HTS 9822.09.18 quantitative limits. This premium raw sugar qualifies for duty-free entry within Panama's annual quota allocation per U.S. note 36. Raw value determined by Treasury formula for quota consumption.

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.

1701.13.50Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If polarization 99.5-99.8 degrees

Slightly lower polarization moves to 1701.13.50 subheading within same quota

1702.90.20Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If chemically pure sucrose content

Higher purity levels classified as chemically pure sucrose rather than raw cane sugar

1701.99.50Higher: 35% vs 10%

If not qualifying as raw cane sugar

Other cane/beet sugars not meeting specific polarization tests fall under 1701.99.50

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify polarization exceeds 99.8° for 1701.14.50; obtain Panama origin documentation per general note 35; use CBP quota tracking to avoid over-quota duty rates