Fair Trade Demerara Sugar from Mexico
Coarse light brown cane sugar crystals certified fair trade, entered under USMCA provision 9823.10.08 for 1702.60.28. Produced from cane grown and processed in Mexico or Canada meeting origin rules. Popular for coffee, tea, and baking applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include fair trade certification documentation alongside USMCA origin certificate
• Confirm sugar meets 1702.60.28 particle size and purity specifications
• Avoid common pitfall of improper marking - must indicate USMCA country of origin