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U.S. imports of raw beet sugar (SITC 06112) totaled $20K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Raw Beet Sugar imports of $20K in April 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBeet sugar in raw form is produced from sugar beets rather than sugarcane, and while chemically identical in sucrose content, it is classified separately from cane sugar in SITC trade statistics — a distinction that matters for quota tracking and agricultural policy analysis. Like raw cane sugar, raw beet sugar is subject to the US sugar TRQ framework, and polarimetric purity below 99.5 degrees is the technical threshold that keeps it in the 'raw' classification. Beet sugar production is concentrated in temperate regions, and the US domestic beet sugar industry means import volumes under this heading are typically modest compared to cane sugar.
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Yes, raw beet sugar falls within the US sugar TRQ framework alongside cane sugar. Country-specific allocations and over-quota duty rates apply in the same manner. Importers should verify the applicable quota category and current fill status with USDA before committing to a shipment.
Isotopic ratio analysis (carbon-13 testing) can distinguish beet from cane sugar at the molecular level. For US customs classification purposes, both are dutiable under the sugar TRQ, but origin verification and accurate declaration of the source crop may be required for quota allocation tracking and agricultural statistical reporting.
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