USMCA 93° Minimum Raw Sugar from Japan
Raw sugar blend meeting minimum 93° polarization factor for raw value calculation under HTS 9823.09.09. Qualifies within USMCA note 9(b)(3) quantitative limits set by USDA. Entry-level TRQ product for refiners.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Apply USDA 0.93 minimum raw value factor; document exact polarization testing; coordinate with refineries for immediate processing