USMCA Quota Raw Sugar 99.65° from Germany
Canadian raw cane sugar precisely at 99.65° polarization qualifying for duty-free entry under HTS 9823.09.03 within USMCA note 9(b)(2) limits for 1701.12.50 goods. Critical feedstock for domestic sugar processing industries.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Pre-clear quota availability with CBP before vessel loading to prevent entry refusal
• Use continuous bond coverage adequate for potential duty liability if quota exhausted
• Segregate USMCA sugar storage to maintain eligibility for re-export drawback claims