USMCA In-Quota Raw Cane Sugar from Japan
Raw cane sugar entered within USMCA quantitative limits under HTS 9823.09.01 for subheading 1701.14.50. This provision allows preferential access for qualifying USMCA partner sugars testing under 97 degrees polarization. Primarily used by industrial food processors.
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
• Track USMCA quota utilization published by USTR; over-quota reverts to high general rates
• Polarization testing mandatory for 1701.14.50 (under 97 degrees) classification
• Maintain separate inventory for USMCA sugar vs TRQ or general imports