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U.S. imports of raw beet sugar, solid form, without added flavoring or coloring (HS 170112) totaled $21K in May 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Raw Beet Sugar, Solid Form, Without Added Flavoring or Coloring imports of $21K in May 2026 ran 39% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15K.
Last updated: May 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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701125000 | BEET SUGAR RAW NO ADDED FLAVOR/COLOR, NESOI | $20K | 22.25% | 100.00% | $4K |
BEET SUGAR RAW NO ADDED FLAVOR/COLOR, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1701120000 | BEET SUGAR, RAW, SOLID FORM, W/O ADDED FLAV/COLOR | $130K |
BEET SUGAR, RAW, SOLID FORM, W/O ADDED FLAV/COLOR
131.5K kg
SUGAR CONFECTION (INCL WH CHOC), NO COCOA, NESOI
HS 170490
CANE SUGAR, SOLID, RAW, NO ADDED FLAV/COLOR, NESOI
HS 170114
MAPLE SUGAR AND MAPLE SYRUP
HS 170220
CANE/BEET SUG CHEM PURE SUCROSE REFIND NESOI
HS 170199
GLUCOSE (DEXTROSE), UNDER 20% FRUCTOSE IN DRY FORM
HS 170230
CANE MOLASSES FROM EXTRACTION OR REFINING OF SUGAR
HS 170310
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -- | $117K | +$117K |
| California | $20K | -- | -$20K |
| Florida | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $82K | +$82K |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $39K | +$39K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $20K | -- | -$20K |