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HS Code 1701

Cane or Beet Sugar

HS code 1701 covers cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose in solid form, including raw, refined, and brown sugar varieties.

4-digit Section IVBulk

HS Code 1701 — Cane or Beet Sugar

Covers raw or refined sugar sourced from sugarcane or sugar beets in solid form. This includes granulated white sugar, brown sugar, and chemically pure sucrose widely used in households and food manufacturing.

What's included

  • Raw cane sugar
  • Refined white sugar
  • Caster sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Icing sugar (powdered)
  • Sugar cubes

What's excluded

  • Sugar syrups with flavouring → use 2106 (If syrup has added flavour or colour, it is a food preparation.)

Common examples

  • Granulated white beet sugar
  • Demerara cane sugar
  • Powdered sucrose
  • Centrifugal raw sugar

Frequently asked questions

Is icing sugar with anti-caking agent 1701?

Yes, small additions of anti-caking agents do not change the classification.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 40% (highly variable via quotas)
  • Documentation: Often subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) requiring specific import licenses.
  • Typical shipping mode: Bulk
  • Top exporters: Brazil, India, Thailand
  • Top importers: China, Indonesia, United States

Key takeaway

Global trade is heavily regulated by quotas and domestic price supports.

Related HS codes

170217042106

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