Refinery-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.
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 sugar is for a sugar refinery producing refined sugar for wine manufacturing.
The refinery-specific tariff item applies when the end-use is wine production.
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
• Clearly document the refinery-grade status to avoid confusion with the sibling item
• Provide a polarimeter test certificate showing sucrose below 99.5°
• Confirm the sugar is not destined for wine production to stay under this item
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.
Bulk 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.
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.
Fiscal 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.