U.S. imports of Sugars (NA6 Detail) (NAICS 31131X) totaled $140.6M in August 2026, imported from 84 countries.
Importers of Sugars (NA6 Detail) paid $33.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 26.75% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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2.4K import shipments a month
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 · $140.6M of $140.6M
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Peru pays 121.2% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3113 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$140.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$40.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.8B of Sugars (NA6 Detail) and exported $451.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.