HS Code 121291
Sugar Beet for Consumption or Processing
HS code 121291 covers sugar beet, fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried, primarily used for sugar extraction or direct human consumption in specified forms.
HS Code 121291 — Sugar Beet for Consumption or Processing
This code covers sugar beet, a root crop traditionally used for sugar production. It includes the fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried roots, whether or not they are ground, provided they are intended for human consumption or sugar extraction.
What's included
- Fresh sugar beet roots
- Sliced dried sugar beet
- Chilled sugar beet for processing
What's excluded
- Sugar beet pulp (exhausted) → use
230320(Waste from sugar extraction used for animal feed is classified in Chapter 23.)
Common examples
- Raw sugar beet for industrial sugar mills
- Cleaned sugar beet roots for human consumption
- Dried sugar beet slices
Frequently asked questions
Is this code used for the leftover pulp after sugar is removed?
No, the exhausted pulp is classified under HS 2303. This code is for the whole or sliced beet before extraction.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: Variable (often high seasonal duties)
- Documentation: Highly sensitive to agricultural quotas and sugar trade agreements.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: France, Germany, Russia
- Top importers: United States, China, European Union
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Key takeaway
Primarily a raw industrial commodity for the sugar industry, subject to strict agricultural import quotas.
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