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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside quota provisions
Sugar not entered pursuant to U.S. note 5 falls into the general beet sugar subheading, often facing higher duties or TRQ over-quota rates.
If from other vegetable sources or chemically modified
Beet sugar purity or source variation may shift it to other sugars not purely from cane or beets, changing the chapter 17 classification.
If in syrup form rather than solid
Solid form requirement excludes liquid beet sugar products, which classify under heading 1702 as sugar syrups.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a license or certificate of eligibility from USDA before entry to meet quota requirements; verify polarimeter reading via lab testing to confirm raw sugar status; monitor Federal Register for annual quota adjustments and allocation changes
Related Products under HTS 1701.12.10.00
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.
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.
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.