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USMCA Raw Cane Sugar Bulk 99.8°

High-purity bulk raw cane sugar from Canada (99.8° polarization) qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.09.03. Meets 1701.12.50 criteria for refined raw sugar imported within annual quota limits. Essential for industrial sugar refining operations.

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.

1701.99.50Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If not qualifying for USMCA quota

Non-quota USMCA sugar falls to 1701.99.50 with standard duty rates applied

1702.90.20Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If chemically pure >99.5°

Higher purity chemically pure sugar classified under 1702.90.20 instead of raw sugar

1701.13.50Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If from sugar beets

Beet sugar raw (not cane) would classify under 1701.13.50 chapter provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

• ,Maintain records proving sugar grown/harvested in Canada for USMCA origin qualification

• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with USMCA sugar quota tracking systems