U.S. exports of Raw Beet Sugar, Solid Form, Without Added Flavoring or Coloring (HS 170112) totaled $62K in August 2026.
Raw Beet Sugar, Solid Form, Without Added Flavoring or Coloring imports of $8K in August 2026 ran 48% below the year-to-date monthly average of $15K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRaw beet sugar in solid form is subject to the US sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) regime, which sets a lower in-quota duty rate for specified volumes and a substantially higher over-quota rate — making TRQ allocation a central concern for importers. Unlike cane sugar, beet sugar is derived from Beta vulgaris and is chemically identical to refined sucrose but enters the market as an unrefined or partially refined raw commodity. The US schedule separates this heading into two 10-digit lines (1701120000 and 1701125000), with classification depending on TRQ eligibility and other factors. Panama and Taiwan appear among the leading US suppliers, reflecting the allocation of country-specific TRQ shares under US trade agreements and WTO commitments.
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The US sugar TRQ is administered by USDA, which allocates country-specific import quotas each fiscal year based on WTO commitments and bilateral agreements. Imports entering within the TRQ volume pay a lower duty rate; those above the quota face a significantly higher over-quota rate. Importers must obtain a valid TRQ license or certificate from the exporting country's government before shipment to claim the in-quota rate.
Chemically, raw beet sugar and raw cane sugar are both sucrose, but they are classified under different HS6 headings (170112 for beet, 170113 for cane). The distinction matters commercially because TRQ allocations are tracked separately by sugar type and origin, and some end-use specifications — particularly for certain food manufacturers — may specify cane or beet origin. Importers should confirm the botanical source with their supplier and ensure it is correctly declared on entry documentation.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 1701
Subheading 170112 · $62K of $8.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701125000 | Beet Sugar Raw No Added Flavor/Color, NESOI | $8K | 9.13% | 100.00% | $715 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1701120000 | Beet Sugar, Raw, Solid Form, W/O Added Flav/Color | $62K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$8KYoY · free account
Exports
$62KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $1.8M of Raw Beet Sugar, Solid Form, Without Added Flavoring or Coloring.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 90% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.13% of imports for consumption.