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U.S. imports of cane molasses from extraction or refining of sugar (HS 170310) totaled $22.2M in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Cane Molasses from Extraction or Refining of Sugar paid $442K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.0% on $14.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cane Molasses from Extraction or Refining of Sugar imports of $22.2M in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDerived exclusively from sugarcane processing, cane molasses under heading 170310 enters US commerce through a quota framework that separates commercial-extraction-grade and edible-grade product (1703103000) from quota-subject imports (1703105000). Guatemala leads US supply, followed by Colombia and Nicaragua — a supplier profile concentrated in Central America and the northern Andes, where large-scale cane milling generates substantial molasses as a co-product. Importers must determine at entry whether a shipment is destined for further sugar extraction, animal feed, fermentation, or direct food use, as that end-use determination affects both classification and quota eligibility. Because cane molasses is a food-grade commodity when used in human food applications, FDA oversight applies to labeling and composition.
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CBP typically requires a commercial invoice and, where applicable, a mill certificate or refinery statement confirming the molasses is intended for further sugar extraction or is of edible grade. The importer of record should also be prepared to provide end-use certifications if CBP requests verification that the product will not be diverted to a quota-restricted use.
Yes. Quota allocations for cane molasses are administered under US tariff-rate-quota provisions, and specific country allocations may apply. Importers sourcing from Guatemala, Colombia, or Nicaragua should confirm current quota availability and any country-specific allocation limits with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as over-quota entries carry significantly higher duty rates.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICARAGUA | $7.4M | -- | -$7.4M |
| GUATEMALA | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| HONDURAS | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| MEXICO | $2.9M | $4K | -$2.9M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1703105000 | CANE MOLASSES, SUBJECT TO QUOTA, NESOI | $16.7M | 2.24% | $308K |
| 1703103000 | CANE MOLASSES FOR COMM EXTRACTION OF SUGAR/EDIBLE | $5.5M | 11.95% | $134K |
CANE MOLASSES, SUBJECT TO QUOTA, NESOI
CANE MOLASSES FOR COMM EXTRACTION OF SUGAR/EDIBLE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1703100000 | CANE MOLASSES FROM EXTRACTION OR REFINING OF SUGAR | $3.1M |
CANE MOLASSES FROM EXTRACTION OR REFINING OF SUGAR
2.9M l
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
SUGAR, NESOI, INCLUDING INVERT SUGAR & SYRUP
HS 170290
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $10.7M | -- | -$10.7M |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $4.4M | -- | -$4.4M |
| Texas | $3.8M | $14K | -$3.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PONCE, PR | $6.3M | -- | -$6.3M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $5.0M | -- | -$5.0M |
| SAN JUAN, PR | $4.4M | -- | -$4.4M |