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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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