High-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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is imported for use in a sugar refinery for wine manufacturing.
The refinery-specific tariff item applies based on end-use.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the powder form does not alter the raw sugar classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis for sucrose content
• Verify the product is not for retail sale to maintain the industrial raw sugar status
Related Products under Tariff item 1701.12.90
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.
Bulk 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.
European 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.
Fine 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.
Granulated 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.
Non-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.