USMCA Quota Raw Sugar 99.65° from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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