Panama Panela Whole Cane Sugar from Japan
Traditional panela sugar blocks from Panama, made by evaporating fresh cane juice without separation, meeting specialty sugar definition. Duty-free entry limited to 500 MT annual quota under HTS 9822.09.20 Panama provisions. Used in Latin American cuisine and natural sweetener applications.
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
• Declare exact block dimensions and weight for accurate quota accounting
• Include fumigation certificates for organic panela shipments
• Monitor USDA quota tracking systems for remaining 9822.09.20 allocations