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U.S. imports of cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, solid form, nes (SITC 06129) totaled $32.9M in April 2026, traded with 44 countries.
Importers of Cane or Beet Sugar and Chemically Pure Sucrose, Solid Form, NES paid $9.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 30% on $30.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cane or Beet Sugar and Chemically Pure Sucrose, Solid Form, NES imports of $32.9M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $29.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChemically pure sucrose — sucrose at very high purity levels used in pharmaceutical, laboratory, and specialty food applications — is captured alongside other solid-form cane or beet sugar products not elsewhere specified in this residual SITC heading. The pharmaceutical-grade segment is subject to FDA oversight when the sucrose is used as an excipient or active ingredient in drug products, adding a regulatory layer beyond standard food import procedures. Trade professionals should distinguish between food-grade refined sugar (which may fall under the sugar TRQ) and pharmaceutical- or reagent-grade sucrose, as classification and applicable regulations differ.
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Chemically pure sucrose refers to sucrose meeting very high purity specifications — typically used in pharmaceutical excipients, laboratory reagents, or specialty industrial applications — rather than standard food-grade refined sugar. The purity specification and intended end use are the key differentiators. Ordinary refined sugar with polarimetric readings at or above 99.5 degrees is classified under refined sugar headings, while chemically pure sucrose may fall into this NES category depending on its specification and form.
Yes. When sucrose is imported as a pharmaceutical excipient or for use in drug manufacturing, it falls under FDA's drug import oversight rather than (or in addition to) food regulations. This can require compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards and may trigger FDA examination at entry. Importers should clearly document the intended use and consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $5.3M | $3.9M | -$1.5M |
| GUATEMALA | $6.4M | $18K | -$6.4M |
| EL SALVADOR | $5.8M | -- | -$5.8M |
| COLOMBIA | $3.1M | -- | -$3.1M |
| HONDURAS | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |
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