USMCA Demerara Sugar
Canadian-produced demerara sugar with characteristic light brown color, entered under HTS 9823.09.02 USMCA quota limits per U.S. note 9(b)(1). Raw value calculated using 1.07 factor minus polarization adjustment. Popular for coffee and baking applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If beet sugar over quota
Regular Chapter 17 rates apply after USMCA limits reached
If different cane sugar
Alternative cane sugar provisions exist outside USMCA quotas
If US goods returned
Returned U.S. sugars may qualify under different temporary provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain records proving Canadian origin for minimum 5 years per USMCA requirements,File entries early in quota year as volumes fill rapidly,Consult CBP sugar specialists for complex polarization calculations
Related Products under HTS 9823.09.02
Canadian Raw Cane Sugar
Raw cane sugar testing 99.8 degrees by polariscope, imported from Canada under USMCA quantitative limits in HTS 9823.09.02. This high-purity raw sugar is subject to the specific volume restrictions outlined in U.S. note 9(b)(1) for refined sugar products from USMCA countries. It meets the raw value equivalent calculation requirements for quota entry.
USMCA Refined Beet Sugar
Refined beet sugar from Canada testing 99.9 degrees polarization, classified under HTS 9823.09.02 subject to U.S. note 9(b)(1) quantitative limits. This product qualifies for special USMCA tariff treatment for Canadian originating sugars within specified annual volumes. Raw value determined using Treasury polarization regulations.
Canadian Turbinado Sugar
Minimally refined turbinado cane sugar imported from Canada under USMCA provisions of HTS 9823.09.02. Subject to quantitative limits in U.S. note 9(b)(1) with raw value calculated per polarization testing protocols. Large golden crystals suitable for baking and beverage applications.
Canadian Washed Raw Sugar
Washed raw cane sugar from Canada, polarization 98.5 degrees, imported under strict USMCA quantitative limits of HTS 9823.09.02 per U.S. note 9(b)(1). Uses 0.93 minimum raw value factor calculation. Intermediate product for further refining.