Panama Chancaca Traditional Sugar from Japan
Authentic Panama chancaca sugar molded in traditional wooden forms from boiled cane juice, meeting specialty sugar criteria. Limited duty-free entry under HTS 9822.09.20 500 MT quota for Panama-origin products. Popular in South American dessert production.
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
• Photographic evidence of traditional wooden mold usage recommended
• Maintain humidity control during storage and transit
• Pre-clear quota eligibility with CBP before production contracts