### Question
How does COMMODITY BENEFITS define raw sugar?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 609*, **raw sugar** is defined as:

> any sugar, as defined above, manufactured or marketed in, or brought into, the United States, in any form whatsoever, for the purpose of being, or which shall be, further refined (or improved in quality, or further prepared for distribution or use)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-COMMODITY BENEFITS**

