Panama Washed Raw Cane Sugar 1701.13.50 from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Washing doesn't affect raw sugar duty-free status if polarization ≥99.5°; document washing process to avoid refined sugar misclassification; track quota usage monthly