Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose — HTS 1701
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
Chapter 17 › Heading 1701
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1701 is a four-digit product category for sugar made from sugar cane or sugar beets, plus chemically pure sucrose, when presented in solid form. It groups broad sugar products together; it is not, by itself, the complete classification needed for an import entry.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, narrow the product through the heading’s more detailed subheadings and statistical provisions. The relevant distinctions may include the sugar’s material or composition, whether it is raw or refined, and its physical or commercial type. Review the full legal description, section and chapter notes, units of quantity, and any applicable additional provisions. A customs broker or classification specialist should confirm close or ambiguous cases.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is cane sugar, beet sugar, or chemically pure sucrose and that it is in solid form.
- Review the ingredient specification, purity, processing history, and product form; do not classify from the marketing name alone.
- Read every lower-level subheading under 1701 and compare the product with the exact wording and any legally controlling notes.
- Check whether the product is raw or refined and whether packaging, blending, or other treatment changes the applicable description.
- Verify the selected 8-digit code against current official HTSUS data and obtain broker or specialist advice when the facts fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 1701 summary
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1701.12 | Beet sugar |
| 1701.13 | Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter |
| 1701.14 | Other cane sugar |
| 1701.91 | Containing added flavoring or coloring matter |
| 1701.99 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1701?
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.