Panama Chancaca Traditional Sugar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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