U.S. exports of Cane or Beet Sugar with Added Flavoring or Coloring, Solid Form (SITC 06121) totaled $1.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Cane or Beet Sugar with Added Flavoring or Coloring, Solid Form paid $126K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.57% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cane or Beet Sugar with Added Flavoring or Coloring, Solid Form imports of $1.0M in August 2026 ran 29% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAdding flavoring or coloring matter to cane or beet sugar shifts the product out of the standard sugar TRQ classification and into a different tariff treatment, which is a critical distinction for importers accustomed to sourcing plain refined sugar. Vanilla sugar, colored decorating sugars, and flavored sugar blends used in confectionery and baking applications are typical commercial examples. FDA labeling requirements apply to the added ingredients, and importers should confirm that colorants and flavorings comply with US-approved food additive regulations.
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Generally yes — sugar containing added flavoring or coloring matter is classified outside the standard sugar TRQ headings and is instead subject to the duty rates applicable to flavored or compound sugars. This distinction can significantly affect landed cost, and importers should confirm the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker before importing.
Colorants added to sugar destined for the US market must be approved food color additives under FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 73 and 74). Synthetic dyes require certification, while exempt colorants must still meet identity and purity standards. Importers should obtain documentation from the foreign supplier confirming that all colorants used are FDA-compliant. Admissibility is complex — consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered food importer.
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Basic heading 06121 · $1.4M of $11.7B
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$1.0MYoY · free account
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$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $17.3M of Cane or Beet Sugar with Added Flavoring or Coloring, Solid Form and exported $22.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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