Chapter 1701 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 17.01
Beet Sugar Crystals Coarse Grade
Coarse beet sugar crystals in solid form, derived from sugar beets, with a sucrose content corresponding to a polarimeter reading below 99.5° in the dry state. No flavouring or colouring matter has been added, and the product remains in its raw state, making it classifiable as raw beet sugar under tariff item 1701.12.90.
1701.12.90Bulk Packed Beet Raw Sugar
Raw beet sugar packed in 50 kg bulk bags, in solid granular form, with a sucrose content below 99.5° polarimeter reading. The product contains no added flavouring or colouring matter and is intended for industrial use, fitting the 'other' category of raw beet sugar under tariff item 1701.12.90.
1701.12.90Bulk Quota Beet Sugar Granules
Granular raw beet sugar in bulk packaging, with a polarimeter reading of 99.5° or higher. This product exceeds the raw sugar threshold in subheading note 1, so it is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. It contains no added substances and is suitable for industrial refining or food processing.
1701.12.90European Beet Raw Sugar Export
Raw sugar derived from European beet crops, presented as solid granules with a sucrose content below 99.5° polarimeter reading. No flavouring or colouring matter is added, and the product is in its natural raw state, classifying it under tariff item 1701.12.90 as other raw beet sugar.
1701.12.90Fine Crystal Beet Raw Sugar
Fine crystal raw beet sugar with minimal processing, featuring a sucrose content below 99.5° polarimeter reading and no added additives. The product is in solid form and remains raw, making it classifiable under tariff item 1701.12.90 as other raw beet sugar.
1701.12.90Fiscal Year Beet Sugar Quota Entry
Raw beet sugar imported during fiscal year quota periods, with high-purity solid sucrose from beets. The polarimeter reading is 99.5° or higher, so it does not meet the raw sugar definition in subheading note 1 and is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. The product is subject to raw value equivalence testing for duty purposes.
1701.12.90Granulated Beet Raw Sugar
Granulated beet raw sugar processed into solid granules with a polarimeter reading below 99.5° sucrose, without added flavouring or colouring. The product is in its raw state, suitable for further refining, and falls under tariff item 1701.12.90 as other raw beet sugar.
1701.12.90High-Purity Beet Raw Granules GN15
High-purity raw beet sugar in granular solid form, testing 99.8 degrees polariscope, without added flavouring or colouring matter. This product qualifies as raw sugar under subheading note 1 because its sucrose content in the dry state corresponds to a polarimeter reading of less than 99.5°? No—at 99.8°, it exceeds the raw sugar threshold, so it is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form. It is imported in bulk for further refining or industrial use.
1701.12.90High-Purity Beet Raw Sugar Powder
Powdered raw beet sugar milled to a fine consistency while retaining a sucrose content below 99.5° polarimeter reading. The product is in solid form without refining beyond crystallization, and contains no flavouring or colouring, classifying it under tariff item 1701.12.90.
1701.12.90Industrial Beet Raw Sugar Pellets
Pelletized raw beet sugar in solid form, with a polarimeter reading of 99.6 degrees sucrose. Under subheading note 1, raw sugar must have a polarimeter reading of less than 99.5°, so at 99.6° this product is not raw sugar but rather 'other' beet sugar in solid form. The pellets are agglomerated by compression, consistent with section note 1, and contain no added flavouring or colouring.
1701.12.90Industrial Raw Beet Sugar Bulk
Bulk raw beet sugar meeting 1701.12 specifications, used primarily in food processing and confectionery manufacturing. With a polarimeter reading of 99.5° or higher, it exceeds the raw sugar threshold in subheading note 1 and is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. The product is polarimeter-tested for high sucrose without refinement beyond the raw state.
1701.12.90Non-Quota Beet Raw Sugar
Raw beet sugar exceeding tariff rate quota limits, in solid form with a sucrose content below 99.5° polarimeter reading. The product contains no flavouring or colouring matter and is intended for licensed industrial use or re-export, falling under tariff item 1701.12.90.
1701.12.90Organic Beet Raw Sugar Granules
Organic certified raw sugar granules from beets, with a sucrose content below 99.5° polarimeter reading and no chemical processing beyond extraction. The product is in solid raw form without flavouring or colouring, classifying it under tariff item 1701.12.90 as other raw beet sugar.
1701.12.90Polarimeter-Tested Beet Sugar Quota
Raw beet sugar rigorously tested to a polarimeter reading of 99.5 degrees or higher, in solid form without colouring or flavouring. This product exceeds the raw sugar threshold in subheading note 1, so it is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. It is intended for market supply balancing and industrial use.
1701.12.90Polariscope 99.7° Beet Raw Sugar
Solid raw sugar extracted from sugar beets with a dry-state sucrose polarimeter reading of 99.7 degrees. Since this exceeds the 99.5° threshold for raw sugar in subheading note 1, it is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. The product is chemically near-pure sucrose without additives, suitable for industrial refining or food processing.
1701.12.90Quota Beet Sugar for Refining
Raw solid beet sugar with a polarimeter reading of 99.5-100 degrees, imported for domestic refining. At 99.5° or higher, it exceeds the raw sugar definition in subheading note 1, so it is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. The product is chemically pure sucrose without additives, in solid crystalline form.
1701.12.90Raw Beet Sugar GN15 Quota
Raw beet sugar in solid form with sucrose content corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 99.5 degrees or higher. This product exceeds the raw sugar threshold of 99.5° in subheading note 1, so it is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. It is imported in bulk for industrial refining, without added flavouring or colouring.
1701.12.90Raw Beet Sugar Quota Import
Raw beet sugar in solid form with sucrose content corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 99.5 degrees or higher. This product does not meet the raw sugar definition in subheading note 1, so it is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. It is imported under quota provisions and contains no added flavouring or colouring.
1701.12.90Refinery-Grade Beet Raw Sugar
Beet raw sugar specifically graded for refinery use, with crystals below 99.5° sucrose and no added colouring or flavouring. The product meets the solid raw form criteria for further purification and is classifiable under tariff item 1701.12.90 as other raw beet sugar.
1701.12.90Refinery-Grade Raw Beet Sugar
Raw beet sugar in solid granular form for refineries, with a polarimeter reading of 99.5° or higher. This product exceeds the raw sugar threshold in subheading note 1, so it is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. It meets polarimeter standards for beet sugar without additives and is subject to annual aggregate limits.
1701.12.90Specialty Raw Beet Sugar Allocation
Specialty grade raw beet sugar in solid form with precise sucrose polarity, reserved for niche refining needs. With a polarimeter reading of 99.5° or higher, it exceeds the raw sugar threshold in subheading note 1 and is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. The product contains no added flavouring or colouring and is entered with eligibility certificates.
1701.12.90USDA-Licensed Beet Raw Sugar
Raw beet sugar in solid crystalline form with sucrose polarity of 99.5+ degrees. Since the polarimeter reading is 99.5° or higher, it does not meet the raw sugar definition in subheading note 1 and is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. The product excludes centrifuged or refined sugar and contains no added substances.
1701.12.90USDA Quota Beet Sugar Pellets
Pelletized raw beet sugar designed for quota import, with sucrose polarity of 99.5 degrees or higher in the dry state. This product exceeds the raw sugar threshold in subheading note 1, so it is classified as 'other' beet sugar in solid form under 1701.12.90. It is packed in bulk for industrial refining and excludes flavoured or coloured varieties.
1701.13.90Allocated Quota Cane Sugar
Allocated quota raw cane sugar in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation and contains natural anhedral microcrystals of irregular shape, surrounded by molasses and other cane constituents, as per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar, subject to Canada's tariff rate quota for sugar.
1701.13.90Australian Washed Raw Cane Sugar
Australian washed raw cane sugar retains a molasses coat with a polarization of 92°, is not centrifuged, and has irregular microcrystals per Subheading Note 2. It qualifies for tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar, suitable for baking and other uses.
1701.13.90Brazilian Non-Quota Raw Cane Sugar
Brazilian non-quota raw cane sugar is in solid form with irregular microcrystals and molasses residues, having a polarization under 99.5° and specifically between 69° and 93°. It meets Subheading Note 2 criteria, qualifying for tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Bulk Raw Cane Sugar for Xylitol Production Facility
Industrial-grade raw cane sugar in bulk, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, as per Subheading Note 2. This product is imported for enzymatic conversion to xylitol and is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Colombian Bulk Raw Sugar Solids
Colombian bulk raw sugar solids have a polarization of 78°, with visible molasses residues and anhedral crystals, obtained without centrifugation. They meet Subheading Note 2 specifications, making them classifiable under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Demerara Raw Sugar Blocks
Demerara raw sugar blocks are solid cane sugar formed into blocks without centrifugation, featuring natural anhedral microcrystals and molasses residues. With a polarization of 78-92° sucrose, they meet the criteria of Subheading Note 2, making them classifiable under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Fiscal Year Raw Cane Quota
Raw cane sugar in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, per Subheading Note 2. This product is entered under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar, within Canada's fiscal year sugar quota.
1701.13.90Indian Raw Cane Sugar Solids
Indian raw cane sugar solids have a sucrose content corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and 99.5°, obtained without centrifugation. They contain natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses, meeting Subheading Note 2 criteria for tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Industrial Raw Cane Sugar for Polyhydric Alcohol Production
Industrial raw cane sugar for polyhydric alcohol production, in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, as per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Jaggery Raw Cane Sugar
Jaggery is a traditional solid raw cane sugar made from non-centrifuged juice, with a polarization of 70-85° and containing anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses. It meets the specifications of Subheading Note 2, qualifying for tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Molasses-Coated Cane Sugar Crystals for Re-Export Refining
Molasses-coated cane sugar crystals for re-export refining, in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 78° (within 69° to <93°). It is obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, as per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Muscovado Raw Cane Sugar
Muscovado raw cane sugar is an unrefined, non-centrifuged sugar with high molasses content and a polarization of 72-88° sucrose. Its irregular microcrystals, not visible to the naked eye, align with Subheading Note 2, making it classifiable under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Non-Centrifugal Raw Panela Sugar
Panela is a non-centrifugal cane sugar with irregular microcrystals and molasses residues, having a polarimeter reading of 75-85° sucrose. It meets the criteria of Subheading Note 2, qualifying for tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Note 5 Cane Sugar Solids
Raw cane sugar solids in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, featuring natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses, as required by Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar, subject to quota management.
1701.13.90Organic Raw Cane Sugar Crystals
Organic raw cane sugar crystals are derived from uncentrifuged juice, with a polarization of 70-90° and containing irregular microcrystals and molasses impurities. They meet Subheading Note 2 specifications, making them classifiable under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Polarized Raw Cane Sugar Import
Polarized raw cane sugar in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Quota-Allocated Raw Cane Sugar
Bulk raw cane sugar in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation and contains natural anhedral microcrystals of irregular shape, surrounded by molasses residues, as required by Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 17. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar, not elsewhere specified.
1701.13.90Quota Raw Cane Sugar Solids
Quota raw cane sugar solids in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, featuring natural anhedral microcrystals with molasses residues, as per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar, subject to Canada's sugar import quota.
1701.13.90Quota Substitution Raw Cane Sugar for Export Offset
Quota substitution raw cane sugar for export offset, in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 82° (within 69° to <93°). It is obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, as per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Raw Cane Sugar for Refining
Raw cane sugar for refining has a sucrose content corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 69° or more but less than 93°, obtained without centrifugation. It contains natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses, meeting Subheading Note 2 criteria for tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Raw Cane Sugar Pellets for Mannitol Manufacturing
Raw cane sugar pellets for mannitol manufacturing, in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 85° (within 69° to <93°). It is obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, as per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Raw Cane Sugar Quota Import
Raw cane sugar in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading of less than 99.5°, specifically between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, as per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Specialty Raw Cane Sugar for Export Substitution
Specialty raw cane sugar in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, featuring natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, per Subheading Note 2. This product is intended for export substitution programs, but is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Thai Solid Raw Cane Sugar Crystals
Thai solid raw cane sugar crystals have a polarization of 85° sucrose, containing natural molasses impurities and obtained without centrifugation. They meet Subheading Note 2 specifications, making them classifiable under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90Unrefined Cane Sugar for Refining
Unrefined cane sugar for refining, in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, featuring natural anhedral microcrystals and molasses residues, as per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar.
1701.13.90USDA Licensed Cane Sugar
Raw cane sugar in solid form, with a sucrose content by weight in the dry state corresponding to a polarimeter reading between 69° and less than 93°. It is obtained without centrifugation, containing natural anhedral microcrystals surrounded by molasses residues, per Subheading Note 2. This product is classified under tariff item 1701.13.90 as 'Other' raw cane sugar, subject to regulatory oversight.
1701.14.00Australian Centrifuged Raw Cane Sugar
Solid raw cane sugar produced via centrifugation from Australian cane, achieving polarimeter sucrose reading of 99.5 degrees or higher in dry state. This product falls under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar' because it is raw cane sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, and it does not meet the specific criteria for subheadings 1701.12 or 1701.13.
1701.14.00Bonded Warehouse Raw Cane Sugar for Processing
Raw cane sugar entered into bonded warehouses for processing or re-export refining, with polarimeter specs ensuring raw status. It is classified under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar'.
1701.14.00Brazilian VHP Raw Cane Sugar
Very High Polarization (VHP) raw cane sugar in solid form from Brazil, with sucrose content greater than 99.5 degrees dry weight, centrifuged. This product falls under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar' because it is raw cane sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, and it does not meet the specific criteria for subheadings 1701.12 or 1701.13.
1701.14.00Bulk Raw Sugar for Refining
Bulk raw sugar from beets or cane, in solid form, intended for industrial refining rather than direct consumption. It meets the raw value standard of a polarimeter reading of 99.5° or more, and contains no added flavouring or colouring matter, qualifying it as 'other cane sugar' under tariff item 1701.14.00.
1701.14.00Certified Organic Demerara Raw Cane Sugar
Certified organic Demerara raw cane sugar with light brown coarse crystals from first pressing, containing natural molasses residues. This product falls under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar' because it is raw cane sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, and its sucrose content is below the 99.5-degree threshold for subheading 1701.12.
1701.14.00Certified Organic Jaggery Raw Cane Sugar Powder
Certified organic jaggery raw cane sugar powder ground from blocks, retaining sticky molasses and earthy taste. This product falls under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar' because it is raw cane sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, and its sucrose content is below the 99.5-degree threshold for subheading 1701.12.
1701.14.00Certified Organic Muscovado Raw Cane Sugar
Certified organic muscovado raw cane sugar retaining full molasses content, dark and moist with irregular crystals. This product falls under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar' because it is raw cane sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, and its sucrose content is below the 99.5-degree threshold for subheading 1701.12.
1701.14.00Certified Organic Panela Raw Cane Sugar Blocks
Certified organic panela raw cane sugar pressed into solid blocks, boiled down without separation of molasses. This product falls under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar' because it is raw cane sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, and its sucrose content is below the 99.5-degree threshold for subheading 1701.12.
1701.14.00Certified Organic Rapadura Raw Cane Sugar Loaf
Certified organic rapadura raw cane sugar formed into loaves from evaporated cane juice, uncentrifuged with high molasses. This product falls under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar' because it is raw cane sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, and its sucrose content is below the 99.5-degree threshold for subheading 1701.12.
1701.14.00Certified Organic Raw Cane Sugar Granules for Baking
Coarse certified organic raw cane sugar granules designed for baking, with natural molasses flecks and sucrose content below 99.5 degrees. This product falls under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar' because it is raw cane sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, and its polarization is below the 99.5-degree threshold for subheading 1701.12.
1701.14.00Certified Organic Raw Cane Sugar - Turbinado
Turbinado raw cane sugar, minimally processed organic cane sugar with large golden crystals, retaining some molasses for flavor. This product falls under tariff item 1701.14.00 as 'other cane sugar' because it is raw cane sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, and its sucrose content is below the 99.5-degree threshold for subheading 1701.12.