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%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
• Photographic evidence of traditional wooden mold usage recommended
• Maintain humidity control during storage and transit
• Pre-clear quota eligibility with CBP before production contracts