Canadian Demerara Sugar from Japan
Demerara-style raw cane sugar from Canada under HTS 9823.09.01/1701.12.50 USMCA provisions. Partially refined with characteristic large crystals, qualifies for note 9(a) treatment. Used in baking and specialty foods.
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
• Crystal size specification helps distinguish Demerara from white sugars
• Color analysis (ICUMSA) supports raw sugar classification
• Premium packaging preserves specialty sugar market positioning