Heading 1701
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
31 declarable lines
Heading 1701 covers cane and beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose in solid form. It splits first by whether the sugar is raw (subheadings 1701.12 through 1701.14) or other (1701.91 and 1701.99), then by beet versus cane sugar, whether flavoring or coloring matter is added, and whether the goods are entered under a quota note or pay the over-quota rate.
Products in this heading
- Raw beet sugar in bulk bags
- Raw cane sugar for refining
- Certified organic raw cane sugar
- White crystalline sucrose for retail sale
- Sugar with added coloring (tinted decorating sugar)
- Sugar mixed with flavoring
- Specialty sugars such as muscovado or turbinado
- Invert sugar in solid form
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the sugar is raw or other (refined, flavored, colored) determines the 1701.12 to 1701.14 group versus 1701.91 and 1701.99.
- Source: beet sugar or cane sugar.
- For cane sugar, whether it meets the definition of cane sugar in subheading note 2 to chapter 17.
- Whether flavoring or coloring matter has been added.
- Whether the shipment is entered under general note 15 or additional U.S. note 5 (in-quota) or is over-quota.
Often confused with
- Heading 1703Molasses from sugar refining
Liquid by-product of extraction and refining, not solid sugar.
- Heading 1702Maple sugar and maple syrup
Separate sugars and syrups are classified outside heading 1701.
- Heading 1704Sugar confectionery such as hard candy or chews
Prepared confectionery is not plain sugar.
- Heading 1806Chocolate-coated candy
Cocoa-containing confectionery is classified in chapter 18.
- Heading 1702Glucose and fructose syrups
Other sugars and syrups sit in heading 1702.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for raw beet sugar in bulk?
Raw beet sugar not containing added flavoring or coloring matter falls in 1701.12. Over-quota entries go under 1701.12.50.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 35.74 cents per kg, while note 5 entries use 1701.12.10.00 at 3.6606 cents per kg less 0.020668 cents per kg for each degree under 100 degrees, but not less than 3.143854 cents per kg.
What is the duty on refined white sugar sold at retail?
Refined sugar with no added flavoring or coloring is classified in 1701.99. The over-quota line 1701.99.50.50 carries a general (MFN) rate of 35.74 cents per kg, and 1701.99.05.00 carries 3.6606 cents per kg less 0.020668 cents per kg for each degree under 100 degrees, but not less than 3.143854 cents per kg.
How do I classify sugar with added coloring?
Colored sugar without added flavoring goes in 1701.91. If it is over-quota, use 1701.91.30.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 35.74 cents per kg; if entered under general note 15, use 1701.91.05.00 at 3.6606 cents per kg less 0.020668 cents per kg for each degree under 100 degrees, but not less than 3.143854 cents per kg.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 1701
- 1701.12.05.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
- 1701.12.10.00Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
- 1701.12.50.00Raw sugar not containing added flavoring or coloring matter / Beet sugar / Other35.74¢/kg
- 1701.13.05.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
- 1701.13.10.00Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
- 1701.13.20.00Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter / Other sugar to be used for the production (other than by distillation) of polyhydric alcohols, except polyhydric alcohols for use as a substitute for sugar in human food consumption, or to be refined and re-exported in refined form or in sugar-containing products, or to be substituted for domestically produced raw cane sugar that has been or will be exported1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
- 1701.13.50.00Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter / Other33.87¢/kg
- 1701.14.05.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
- 1701.14.10.20Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions / Certified organic1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
- 1701.14.10.40Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions / Other1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
- 1701.14.20.00Raw sugar not containing added flavoring or coloring matter / Other sugar to be used for the production (other than by distillation) of polyhydric alcohols, except polyhydric alcohols for use as a substitute for sugar in human food consumption, or to be refined and re-exported in refined form or in sugar-containing products, or to be substituted for domestically produced raw cane sugar that has been or will be exported1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
- 1701.14.50.00Raw sugar not containing added flavoring or coloring matter / Other33.87¢/kg
- 1701.91.05.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
- 1701.91.10.00Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
- 1701.91.30.00Containing added coloring but not containing added flavoring matter / Other35.74¢/kg
- 1701.91.42.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions6%
- 1701.91.44.00Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions6%
- 1701.91.48.00Containing added flavoring matter whether or not containing added coloring / Other33.9¢/kg + 5.1%
- 1701.91.52.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions6%
- 1701.91.54.00Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions6%
- 1701.91.58.00Containing added flavoring matter whether or not containing added coloring / Other33.9¢/kg + 5.1%
- 1701.91.80.00Containing added flavoring matter whether or not containing added coloring / Other5.1%
- 1701.99.05.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
- 1701.99.10.15Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions / Specialty sugars / Certified organic3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
- 1701.99.10.17Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions / Specialty sugars / Other3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
- 1701.99.10.25Sugar not for further processing3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
- 1701.99.10.50Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions / Other3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
- 1701.99.50.15Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form / Specialty sugars / Certified organic35.74¢/kg
- 1701.99.50.17Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form / Specialty sugars / Other35.74¢/kg
- 1701.99.50.25Sugar not for further processing35.74¢/kg
- 1701.99.50.50Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form / Other35.74¢/kg