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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If polarization 99.5-99.8 degrees
Slightly lower polarization moves to 1701.13.50 subheading within same quota
If chemically pure sucrose content
Higher purity levels classified as chemically pure sucrose rather than raw cane sugar
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
Related Products under HTS 9822.09.18
Panama Origin Raw Cane Sugar 1701.13.50
Raw cane sugar from Panama, testing 99.5 degrees minimum polarization, classified under subheading 1701.13.50 within the quantitative limits of U.S. note 36 to subchapter XXII. This sugar enters duty-free up to the annual quota of approximately 6,000-6,600 metric tons as specified for HTS 9822.09.18. It represents Panama's sugar exports qualifying under general note 35 terms with additional raw value calculations.
Panama TRQ Raw Beet Sugar Equivalent 1701.13.50
Raw sugar from Panama processed to 1701.13.50 specifications (99.5°+ polarization) entering under the 9822.09.18 Panama sugar TRQ. This allocation supports Panama's sugar industry exports within annual quantitative limits that increase yearly from 6,060 MT (2012) to 6,600+ MT.
Panama Quota Cane Sugar Pellets 1701.14.50
Pelletized raw cane sugar from Panama meeting 1701.14.50 (>99.8° polarization) imported within HTS 9822.09.18 quantitative restrictions. Processed into convenient pellet form for industrial use while maintaining raw sugar tariff classification and duty-free TRQ benefits.
Panama Washed Raw Cane Sugar 1701.13.50
Washed raw cane sugar from Panama classified under 1701.13.50, entering duty-free within the 9822.09.18 Panama TRQ limits specified in U.S. note 36. Minimal washing preserves raw sugar status while removing impurities for cleaner processing.