Panama Panela Whole Cane Sugar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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