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U.S. imports of refined cane or beet sugar (solid, with added flavor or color) (HS 170191) totaled $1.5M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAdded flavoring or coloring — whether for beverage bases, retail confectionery, or industrial food manufacturing — moves refined cane or beet sugar out of the plain-sugar headings and into this more complex classification. Eight 10-digit lines segment the heading by end-use format (beverage base vs. other), retail vs. non-retail packaging, and sugar-content thresholds (lines 1701914800 and 1701915800 address products exceeding 65% and 10% sugar content, respectively). Mexico dominates US supply, with Indonesia and Chile also notable sources. Because this product enters the food supply in flavored or colored form, FDA admissibility review applies, and importers should verify that colorants and flavorings comply with US food additive regulations.
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Lines 1701911020 and 1701911040 specifically cover refined sugar with flavor or color presented as a beverage base, split further by retail versus non-retail packaging. All other flavored or colored refined sugar falls under the remaining lines. The beverage-base distinction matters because it can affect both the applicable duty rate and the downstream FDA labeling requirements for the finished product.
Yes. FDA reviews whether the specific colorants and flavorings incorporated into the sugar are permitted under US food additive regulations. Importers should obtain ingredient specifications from the foreign manufacturer and confirm compliance before shipment, as non-compliant additives can result in refusal of entry regardless of correct HTS classification. Consulting a licensed customs broker familiar with FDA entry procedures is advisable.
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