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HS HEADING 1701

Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form

In plain English

This category covers solid forms of cane sugar, beet sugar, and chemically pure sucrose. The items are divided based on whether they are raw or chemically pure, and whether they have added flavors or colors. Raw sugars are further distinguished by their source, specifically whether they are beet or cane, and if they meet certain specifications. Chemically pure sucrose is categorized by the presence or absence of added flavoring or coloring agents.

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6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1701.12

Sugars; beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

1701.13

Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

1701.14

Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

1701.91

Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter

1701.99

Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

Chapter 17 classification notes

Sugar faces extensive tariff-rate quotas (US) and safeguard mechanisms (EU). Quota-licensed imports pay duty well below market price; over-quota rates are prohibitive.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Chocolate confectionery: Chapter 18 (cocoa). Sugar-free gum and sweeteners: still 1704.10 for gum, 2106 for aspartame-based sugar-free powders.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 17

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