Mexican Raw Beet Sugar from Japan
Raw beet sugar testing 98.5 degrees polarization from Mexico, entered under USMCA provisions of HTS 9823.09.09. Subject to annual quantitative limitations determined by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture per note 9(b)(3). Used by U.S. refineries for further processing into consumer sugar products.
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
• Provide USDA quota certificate and Mexican origin documentation; conduct independent polarity verification; track remaining quota balance through USDA Foreign Agricultural Service portal