1701.14.20.00
Raw 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 exported
Classification path
- Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
- Raw sugar not containing added flavoring or coloring matter
- Other cane sugar
- 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 exported
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 1.4606¢/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
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 4.3817¢/kg less 0.0622005¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 2.831562¢ /kg
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
Related 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
- 1701.14.50.00Raw 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
About heading 1701
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
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.
Full guide to heading 1701Products 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
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.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.