USMCA Raw Sugar for Confectionery from Japan
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).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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