Polarimeter-Tested Beet Sugar Quota

Raw beet sugar rigorously tested to polarimeter reading >=99.5 degrees, entered pursuant to U.S. note 5 provisions for limited quota access. Solid form without coloring or flavoring, intended for U.S. market supply balancing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.13.50.00Same rate: 17.5%

If non-quota cane sugar

Cane raw sugar outside note 5 uses 1701.13.50.00 with potentially different duty treatment.

1704.90.74.00Higher: 29.7% vs 17.5%

If sugar confectionery over 10% dry weight

Processed into confections exceeding sugar thresholds shifts to heading 1704 with quantity limits.

1702.90.54.00Higher: 23.5% vs 17.5%

If blended syrup under prohibition

Blended forms are prohibited in certain subheadings per U.S. notes, redirecting classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit pre-shipment polarity test results to avoid detention; track USTR modifications to country allocations; use raw value formula for partial degrees under 100

Related Products under HTS 1701.12.10.00

Raw Beet Sugar Quota Import

Raw beet sugar in solid form with sucrose content corresponding to a polarimeter reading of 99.5 degrees or higher, imported under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17. This tariff item applies specifically to beet sugar entered within the annual quantitative limits set by the Secretary of Agriculture, typically for domestic refining. It excludes sugar with added flavoring or coloring.

Industrial Raw Beet Sugar Bulk

Bulk raw beet sugar meeting 1701.12 specifications for quota entry under U.S. note 5, used primarily in food processing and confectionery manufacturing. Polarimeter-tested for high sucrose without refinement beyond raw stage. Subject to raw value calculations for quota compliance.

USDA Quota Beet Sugar Pellets

Pelletized raw beet sugar designed for quota import per U.S. note 5, with sucrose polarity >=99.5 degrees in dry state. Packed in bulk for industrial refining, excluding flavored or colored varieties. Entry limited by Secretary of Agriculture's annual determination.

Refinery-Grade Raw Beet Sugar

Raw beet sugar in solid granular form for refineries, qualifying for 1701.12.10.00 entry under U.S. note 5 quota. Meets polarimeter standards for raw beet sugar without additives. Annual aggregate limit shared with other quota sugars.

Fiscal Year Beet Sugar Quota Entry

Raw beet sugar imported during USDA-designated fiscal year quota periods under 1701.12.10.00 and note 5. High-purity solid sucrose from beets, subject to raw value equivalence testing.

Specialty Raw Beet Sugar Allocation

Specialty grade raw beet sugar reserved within U.S. note 5 quota by USDA, solid form with precise sucrose polarity. For niche refining needs, entered with eligibility certificates.