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USMCA Raw Cane Sugar 98° Polarization

Raw cane sugar with 98° polarization imported under USMCA special tariff treatment via HTS 9823.09.05. Corresponds to subheading 1701.14.50 requirements and note 9(b)(2) quantitative limits. Raw value determined as 1.07 - 0.0175×2 = 1.035 factor applied to entry weight.

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.

1701.12.50.00Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If polarization 99.5° or higher

Higher polarization cane sugar classified in different subheading

9917.04.10Same rate: 12.5%

If GSP beneficiary developing countries

Alternative preferential treatment for non-USMCA sugar imports

1701.91.30.00Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If containing added coloring/flavoring

Added substances change classification from pure cane sugar

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit polarity test certificates at entry; Use CBP-approved laboratories for raw value verification; Track USTR Federal Register notices for annual quota adjustments