USMCA Raw Sugar for Confectionery
Raw cane sugar (1701.91.30) entered under 9823.09.06 for US confectionery manufacturers from USMCA partners. Qualifies for duty-free treatment within annual TRQ limits specified in note 9(b)(2).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If TRQ over-quota sugar falls under general provisions
If beet sugar rather than cane
Beet sugar classified separately in 1701.12.50 with own TRQ provisions
If refined rather than raw
Refined cane sugars have separate classification and higher duties
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Use licensed customs broker familiar with sugar TRQ filings and raw value conversions
• Monitor USTR Federal Register notices for annual TRQ quantities and proration dates
• Segregate USMCA sugar inventory to maintain TRQ eligibility tracking
Related Products under HTS 9823.09.06
Canadian Raw Cane Sugar 96° Polarization
Raw cane sugar imported from Canada under USMCA provisions, testing 96 degrees by polariscope, classified under 1701.91.30 for TRQ entry via 9823.09.06. Meets note 9(b)(2) requirements for USMCA originating goods within quantitative limits.
CAFTA-DR Sugar Byproduct 96°
Sugar byproduct testing 96° polarization from CAFTA-DR countries entered via USMCA provisions 9823.09.06 (1701.91.30). Qualifies within note 9(b)(2) annual limits.
USMCA Refinery Feedstock Sugar
Raw cane sugar (96° polarization) imported as feedstock for US sugar refineries under USMCA 9823.09.06/1701.91.30. Duty-free within note 9(b)(2) TRQ allocations.
USMCA 96° Polarization Molasses Base
Cane sugar base for molasses production testing 96° polarization under USMCA 9823.09.06 (1701.91.30). Qualifies for TRQ duty-free entry per note 9(b)(2).
Mexican TRQ Raw Cane Sugar
Mexican raw cane sugar specifically allocated under USMCA TRQ 9823.09.06 for 1701.91.30 classification. 96° polarization confirmed for note 9(b)(2) duty-free entry.
Mexican 96° Raw Cane Sugar Bulk
Bulk raw cane sugar from Mexico testing exactly 96° polarization, entered under USMCA 9823.09.06 linked to 1701.91.30. Subject to note 9(b)(2) quantitative restrictions for duty-free treatment.