What types of sugar are covered under HS-4 1701?

HS-4 1701 covers cane and beet sugar in solid form, including raw sugars and chemically pure sucrose.

How do I know if my sugar is raw or chemically pure?

Raw sugar is typically unrefined and may contain natural impurities, while chemically pure sucrose is refined and free from additives.

What is Subheading Note 2 in this chapter?

Subheading Note 2 specifies certain criteria for raw cane sugar, which affects classification under HS-6 170113.

Can I use HS-4 1701 for flavored sugar products?

Yes, if your flavored sugar is chemically pure sucrose, you should use HS-6 170191.

What should I do if my sugar product doesn't fit any HS-6 lines?

Consult with a customs broker or the relevant authorities to determine the correct classification for your product.

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1701 — Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form

Chapter 17: Sugars and sugar confectionery

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 1701 when importing or exporting cane or beet sugar in solid form, such as raw sugar crystals or granulated sucrose. For example, if you're shipping a bulk container of raw cane sugar from Brazil, this heading applies.

When deciding between HS-6 lines, note that 170112 covers raw beet sugar specifically, while 170113 is for raw cane sugar that meets specific criteria outlined in Subheading Note 2. If your product is raw cane sugar but does not meet those criteria, you should use 170114 instead.

For chemically pure sucrose, 170191 is the correct choice if your product contains added flavoring or coloring, like flavored sugar used in baking. If it’s pure sucrose without any additives, then 170199 is the appropriate subheading.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

cane sugar · beet sugar · raw sugar · chemically pure sucrose · sugar classifications · sugar import codes · solid sugar form · sugar flavoring · sugar coloring · HS-4 1701 · sugar shipping · sugar customs · sugar trade · sugar regulations · sugar products

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Raw beet sugar in bulk bags (HS-6 170112)
Raw cane sugar from a specific region (HS-6 170113)
General raw cane sugar not meeting specific criteria (HS-6 170114)
Chemically pure sucrose with flavoring (HS-6 170191)
Pure sucrose without any additives (HS-6 170199)

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is the difference between HS-6 170112 and 170113?
How to classify raw cane sugar for import?
What subheading for sucrose with flavoring?
Is my sugar product HS-4 1701 compliant?
How to determine the right HS code for sugar?
What are the requirements for importing beet sugar?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of sugar are covered under HS-4 1701?: HS-4 1701 covers cane and beet sugar in solid form, including raw sugars and chemically pure sucrose.
How do I know if my sugar is raw or chemically pure?: Raw sugar is typically unrefined and may contain natural impurities, while chemically pure sucrose is refined and free from additives.
What is Subheading Note 2 in this chapter?: Subheading Note 2 specifies certain criteria for raw cane sugar, which affects classification under HS-6 170113.
Can I use HS-4 1701 for flavored sugar products?: Yes, if your flavored sugar is chemically pure sucrose, you should use HS-6 170191.
What should I do if my sugar product doesn't fit any HS-6 lines?: Consult with a customs broker or the relevant authorities to determine the correct classification for your product.

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