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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 691
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Office of the United States Trade Representative has announced the determination of trade surpluses for various countries related to sugar and syrup goods and products. These countries include Chile, Morocco, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, and Panama. The trade surplus levels affect how much of these products can enter the United States duty-free under different trade agreements. For some countries, like Chile and Morocco, their negative trade surpluses mean they do not qualify for duty-free treatment, while others like Guatemala and Colombia have positive surpluses allowing a limited amount to enter tariff-free.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States is deciding how much sugar and syrup from certain countries can come in without extra taxes. Some countries have made more trades with the U.S. lately, so a small amount can come in tax-free, but others haven't, so they can't join in on the free sugar party.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99956
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced the trade levels of sugar and syrup products from several countries, which affect their eligibility for duty-free entry under various trade agreements. For the 2025 calendar year, Chile, Morocco, the Dominican Republic, and Peru have negative trade surpluses, meaning their goods cannot enter the U.S. duty-free. Meanwhile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, and Panama have varying positive trade surpluses and can export limited quantities to the U.S. without tariffs, based on predetermined quotas.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is deciding how much sugar and syrup products from different countries can come into the U.S. without charging extra fees. Some countries like Costa Rica and Guatemala can send a certain amount for free, but others like Chile and Peru can't because they have sent too much before.