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U.S. imports of sugars nes, invert sugar, artificial honey, and caramel (SITC 06199) totaled $19.0M in April 2026, traded with 50 countries.
Importers of Sugars NES, Invert Sugar, Artificial Honey, and Caramel paid $2.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $17.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sugars NES, Invert Sugar, Artificial Honey, and Caramel imports of $19.0M in April 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17.2M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | $6.6M | $80K | -$6.5M |
| CANADA | $730K | $5.2M | +$4.4M |
| MEXICO | -- | $5.0M | +$5.0M |
| NETHERLANDS | $4.6M | $34K | -$4.5M |
| JAPAN | $74K | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
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