Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Sugars NES, Invert Sugar, Artificial Honey, and Caramel (SITC 06199) totaled $20.2M in August 2026, imported from 55 countries.
Importers of Sugars NES, Invert Sugar, Artificial Honey, and Caramel paid $2.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sugars NES, Invert Sugar, Artificial Honey, and Caramel imports of $20.2M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA residual catch-all for sweetening substances not elsewhere specified, this heading brings together invert sugar (an equimolar glucose-fructose mixture produced by sucrose hydrolysis), artificial honey (glucose or fructose syrups formulated to mimic natural honey), and caramel (thermally processed sugar used as a colorant and flavoring). Correct classification here requires ruling out more specific headings — particularly natural honey, pure fructose, and the fructose-content-banded glucose syrup headings — making a precise product description and composition certificate essential. FDA treats all of these as food ingredients subject to labeling and facility registration requirements, and 'artificial honey' must be clearly distinguished from natural honey in labeling to avoid misbranding violations.
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691 import shipments a month
Classification in this heading is by exclusion: the product must not qualify as natural honey, lactose, maple sugar, glucose syrup within a defined fructose band, pure fructose, or another named sweetener. A detailed technical data sheet and certificate of analysis showing composition, production method, and intended use are the starting point for making that determination.
Products labeled or marketed as 'honey' that are not derived from bee-collected nectar risk misbranding enforcement under FDA regulations. Artificial honey must be clearly identified as such on the label, and any implication that it is natural honey — including imagery or descriptors — can trigger import alerts or refusal of entry.
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Basic heading 06199 · $20.2M of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Indonesia and Netherlands together supply 44% of it. Indonesia pays 14.9% duty; Canada 1.2%.
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$20.2MYoY · free account
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$18.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $196.6M of Sugars NES, Invert Sugar, Artificial Honey, and Caramel and exported $190.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.