Panama Jaggery Cane Sugar Blocks from Mexico
Traditional Panama jaggery produced by boiling fresh cane juice to solid blocks, qualifying as specialty sugar per chapter 17 note 5. Enters under 500 MT duty-free quota of HTS 9822.09.20 for Panama goods. Essential ingredient in ethnic food manufacturing.
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
• Include production process flowcharts proving traditional non-centrifugal method
• Declare precise raw value equivalent for quota consumption calculation
• Use experienced freight forwarders familiar with Panama sugar documentation