U.S. exports of Sugar Beet, Fresh, Dried, or Ground (HS 121291) totaled $30K in August 2026.
Sugar Beet, Fresh, Dried, or Ground imports of $5K in August 2026 ran 62% below the year-to-date monthly average of $14K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSugar beet in raw, dried, or ground form — classified under a single US tariff line (1212910000) — serves primarily as a sucrose-extraction feedstock and, in dried pulp form, as an animal feed ingredient. Canada is the leading supplier, with China also a source, though domestic US sugar beet production is substantial and imports are relatively limited in volume. Because sugar beet is a plant product, USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply, and importers of fresh material face heightened scrutiny given the potential for soil-borne pests. The heading covers the raw agricultural commodity rather than refined sugar or beet pulp pellets, which classify elsewhere in the tariff schedule.
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Dried sugar beet pulp that retains its identity as a beet product and has not been further processed into a compound feed ingredient generally classifies under 1212910000. However, if the pulp has been molassed, pelleted with other ingredients, or otherwise compounded, it may shift to a different chapter. Importers should verify the processing state and consult a licensed customs broker when the product is anything other than plain dried beet material.
Fresh sugar beet is subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection and typically requires a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country. APHIS may impose additional conditions — such as soil-freedom requirements or treatment mandates — to mitigate the risk of introducing beet cyst nematode or other regulated pests. Importers should confirm current APHIS requirements for the specific origin before arranging shipment.
Subheading 4 of 7 in heading 1212
Subheading 121291 · $30K of $2.3M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1212910000 | Sugar Beet, Frsh/Drd/Frzn Chd Whether/not Ground | $5K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1212910000 | Sugar Beet, Frsh/Drd/Frzn Chd Whether/not Ground | $30K |
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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$5KYoY · free account
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$30KYoY · free account
Low of 7 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $80K of Sugar Beet, Fresh, Dried, or Ground.
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 7 of 12 months reported, exports 7 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Saudi Arabia and Canada together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.