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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9917.04.10Same rate: 10%

If TRQ over-quota sugar falls under general provisions

1701.12.50Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If beet sugar rather than cane

Beet sugar classified separately in 1701.12.50 with own TRQ provisions

1701.91.48Higher: 22.6% vs 10%

If refined rather than raw

Refined cane sugars have separate classification and higher duties

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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