Federal Register #2026-15050

FY 2027 Sugar Import Quota Allocations and FAA Request for Comment on Midway Atoll Airport

This opportunity covers two distinct government actions: the allocation of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for imported sugar products by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) request for public comment regarding the future of Midway Atoll Airport (MDY).

• Government Buyers:

  • Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Office of Agricultural Affairs
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Western-Pacific Regional Administrator

• Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations (USTR):

  • Allocates specific in-quota quantities of raw cane sugar, refined sugar (including specialty sugar), and sugar-containing products to various countries for import into the U.S. during FY 2027
  • Notable country allocations for raw cane sugar include:
  • Brazil: 100,000 metric tons
  • Dominican Republic: 189,343 metric tons
  • Philippines: 145,235 metric tons
  • Australia: 89,293 metric tons
  • Multiple other countries with allocations ranging from 7,258 to 59,250 metric tons
  • Refined sugar allocations:
  • Canada: 10,300 metric tons
  • Mexico: 2,954 metric tons
  • 7,090 metric tons available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • 1,656 metric tons reserved for specialty sugar
  • Sugar-containing products:
  • Canada: 59,250 metric tons
  • Remainder available to other countries
  • Importers must provide certificates of quota eligibility and origin verification
  • Allocations are made under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act and relevant tariff schedule provisions

• FAA Public Comment Request (MDY):

  • FAA seeks input on the importance of Midway Atoll Airport (MDY) as an ETOPS alternate for trans-Pacific flights
  • MDY's runway is expected to deteriorate within five years, requiring over $100 million in rehabilitation to maintain operational capability
  • Comments are requested on the impact of MDY's potential unavailability

• Unique/Notable Requirements:

  • No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as the TRQ allocations pertain to agricultural imports and the FAA notice is a request for public input
  • Import eligibility is conditioned on proper certification and verification
  • The FAA's infrastructure concern at MDY could impact trans-Pacific aviation operations

Description

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announces the allocations of the Fiscal Year 2027 tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for imported raw cane sugar, refined sugar including specialty sugar, and sugar-containing products. The allocations specify in-quota quantities for various countries for the period from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The notice details the quantities allocated to each country and the conditions for import eligibility, including certificates of quota eligibility. The allocations are made pursuant to the Uruguay Round Agreements Act and related tariff schedule provisions.

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