USTR allocates remaining FY 2027 raw cane sugar TRQ
USTR allocated the remaining 55,993 metric tons raw value of the FY 2027 in-quota tariff-rate quota for imported raw cane sugar across named supplying countries. The notice applies to entries under the raw cane sugar TRQ for FY 2027.
What this affects
AustraliaBarbadosBelizeBoliviaColombiaCosta RicaDominican Republicand 20 more economies| Chapter 17 | Raw cane sugar and refined sugar TRQs under Additional U.S. Note 5 |
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The update
This notice allocates the remaining 55,993 metric tons raw value of the FY 2027 in-quota tariff-rate quota for imported raw cane sugar. USTR states these amounts are in addition to the country allocations previously published for 1,061,202 metric tons raw value of the FY 2027 WTO tariff-rate quota.
The notice lists country-by-country allocations for 28 supplying countries, including larger additional allocations for the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, Australia, and Guatemala. It explains that the United States maintains tariff-rate quotas for raw cane sugar and refined sugar under Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 17 of the HTSUS, and that the President's allocation authority for agricultural TRQs was delegated to the U.S. Trade Representative.
The allocations for countries that are net importers of sugar are conditioned on receipt of the appropriate verifications of origin. Certificates of quota eligibility must accompany imports from any country that received an allocation. In-quota quantities of the FY 2027 raw cane sugar TRQ may enter the United States as of October 1, 2026.
Impact
For importers of raw cane sugar, this notice affects access to FY 2027 in-quota volume by supplying country, which can affect landed cost if quota availability tightens or shifts. It also adds compliance requirements around quota eligibility certificates and origin verification for covered entries.
What to watch
This notice allocates only the remaining portion of the FY 2027 raw cane sugar TRQ, not the full annual country allocations by itself. It also does not state the in-quota or over-quota duty rates, so the commercial impact depends on quota access rather than a newly stated rate.
How to prepare
- 1Check quota status by origin
Match planned shipments to the supplying country allocation listed in the notice.
- 2Confirm origin documentation
Certificates of quota eligibility must accompany imports from allocated countries.
- 3Model in-quota entry timing
In-quota quantities may enter beginning October 1, 2026 for FY 2027.
- 4Review broker filing setup
Ensure entry instructions reflect TRQ treatment and origin document requirements.
Sources
- Fiscal Year 2027 Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Raw Cane Sugar · Federal Register · September 23, 2026
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