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U.S. imports of sugars (na6 detail) (NAICS 31131X) totaled $172.6M in July 2026, traded with 84 countries.
Importers of Sugars (NA6 Detail) paid $32.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $156.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sugars (NA6 Detail) imports of $172.6M in July 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $151.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAt the six-digit NAICS level, this grouping captures the full range of sugar types processed or traded in the US market, from granulated cane and beet sugar to molasses, invert sugar, and specialty sweetener blends. Processing method and purity grade are the key variables that drive HTS classification downstream, with each grade potentially falling under a different TRQ tranche. FDA regulates these products as food ingredients, and importers of bulk liquid sugars face additional documentation requirements around container sanitation and food-grade certification. Accurate polarimetric and moisture testing at origin is essential to avoid reclassification disputes at the port.
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2.2K shipments/mo
No. Liquid sugars, invert syrups, and molasses each have distinct HTS subheadings and may fall under different TRQ provisions than granulated sugar. The sucrose content, degree of inversion, and intended end use all factor into correct classification, making product specification sheets a critical part of the entry package.
Importers must comply with FDA's Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), which requires verification that the foreign supplier produces sugar under food-safety standards equivalent to US requirements. Prior notice of shipment must also be filed with FDA before arrival, and food-grade container certifications are standard for liquid sugar shipments.
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National industry 31131X · $172.6M of $171.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$172.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$31.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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