Why 1 cent of duty? Unlike steel, aluminum and energy there is no national security implications to letting comparative advantage work.
I assume no one in the industry, and no relevant state or Federal politicians would ever agree to no “protection” for farmers and sugar industry whatsoever. It hasn’t happened in half a century or longer.
Only suggesting that perhaps a straight-up duty would make a lot more sense, be less corrupt and more clear for everyone involved than present quota system