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Canadian Polarization 99.7° Cane Sugar

Raw cane sugar testing exactly 99.7° polarization, imported from Canada under USMCA sugar quota 9823.09.03 linked to 1701.12.50. Represents premium raw material for US refineries within annual quantitative restrictions of note 9(b)(2).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9823.01.01Same rate: 12.5%

If Mexican origin

Mexican USMCA sugar uses separate 9823.01.01 tracking from Canadian quota

1701.14.50Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If lower polarity range

Different raw sugar polarization bands have separate 1701.14.50 classification

9917.04.10Same rate: 12.5%

If exceeding quota limits

Overflow quantities beyond note 9(b)(2) limits receive Section 232 treatment

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit polarity certificates from accredited labs within 30 days of laboratory analysis

• Track remaining quota availability through CBP's USMCA sugar reporting portal

• Avoid commingling with non-USMCA sugar to preserve origin segregation requirements