HS 170310

Cane Molasses from Sugar Extraction or Refining

U.S. imports of cane molasses from sugar extraction or refining (HS 170310) totaled $22.2M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Cane molasses — the viscous byproduct of sugar cane extraction and refining — enters the US under a heading that carries explicit quota provisions, with 10-digit line 1703105000 designated for quota-subject shipments and 1703103000 covering commercial extraction or edible-use imports. Quota eligibility and country-of-origin documentation are therefore central compliance concerns for every shipment. Guatemala leads US supply, followed by Colombia and Nicaragua, with the Dominican Republic and El Salvador also among the top sources — a supplier profile that reflects the concentration of cane sugar industries in Central America and the Caribbean. Edible-grade molasses is subject to FDA food-ingredient review at entry.

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Imports

$22.2M

from 22 countries · YTD: $72.5M

Exports

$3.1M

Deficit of $19.1M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $19.1M (net importer)

YTD: $72.5M imported (April 2026)

279 shipments/month

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1NICARAGUA

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

SUGAR CONFECTION (INCL WH CHOC), NO COCOA, NESOI

HS 170490

$215.7M

CANE SUGAR, SOLID, RAW, NO ADDED FLAV/COLOR, NESOI

HS 170114

$71.2M

CANE/BEET SUG CHEM PURE SUCROSE REFIND NESOI

HS 170199

$33.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the quota-subject line within this heading?

Line 1703105000 captures cane molasses subject to a tariff-rate quota, meaning the duty rate changes once the quota volume is filled. Importers must track quota utilization and file under the correct line based on whether their shipment qualifies for within-quota treatment, which requires careful coordination with a licensed customs broker.

Which countries dominate US imports of cane molasses?

Guatemala is the leading supplier, followed by Colombia and Nicaragua. The Dominican Republic and El Salvador are also significant sources, consistent with the strong cane sugar industries across Central America and the Caribbean Basin.