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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If testing under 99.5 degrees polarization
Lower polarization raw sugar falls under 1701.12.50 instead of 1701.13.50
If containing added coloring/flavoring
Added substances change classification from raw sugar to refined containing added coloring or flavoring
If within separate Panama sugar TRQ limits
Alternative Panama sugar TRQ with different quantitative limits and raw value calculations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm sugar tests ≥99.5° polarization for 1701.13.50 classification; calculate raw value equivalent per Treasury regulations; monitor annual quota status via CBP before shipment
Related Products under HTS 9822.09.18
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.
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.