HTSUS, United States

1701.91.52.00

Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

Classification path

  1. Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
  2. Other
  3. Containing added flavoring or coloring matter
  4. Containing added flavoring matter whether or not containing added coloring
  5. Articles containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17
  6. Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
6%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
20%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 1701

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 1701

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

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 21, 2026.

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