Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 17019154: Cane/Beet Sugar & Pure Sucrose, Refined, Solid, w/Added Flavoring

Cane/beet sugar and pure sucrose are commonly used sweeteners in various food and beverage products. HS Code 17019154 specifically refers to refined cane/beet sugar that is in solid form and includes added flavoring. This article will provide an extensive overview of this HS code, its product description, bound/MFN duty rate, quantity unit, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states.

Product Description:

• HS Code: 17019154
• Product: Cane/Beet Sugar & Pure Sucrose, Refined, Solid, w/Added Flavoring
• Description: This HS code covers refined cane/beet sugar that is in solid form and has added flavoring. The sugar content must be over 10% by weight. This product falls under Chapter 17 of the US note 3 and is subject to Chapter 17 US note 8.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate:

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 17019154 is 6%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This duty rate applies to the importation of cane/beet sugar and pure sucrose, refined, solid, with added flavoring.

Quantity Unit:

The quantity unit for HS Code 17019154 is kilograms (KG). This means that the measurement and trade of this product are based on weight in kilograms.

Special Tariff Preference Programs:

There are several special tariff preference programs available for the importation of cane/beet sugar and pure sucrose, refined, solid, with added flavoring. These programs provide duty-free treatment for eligible countries. The programs applicable to HS Code 17019154 include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program offers duty-free treatment for eligible countries.
• Bahrain Special Rate: This special rate applies to imports from Bahrain and provides duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Canada: This program, specific to Canada, grants duty-free treatment for imports.
• Chile Special Rate: Imports from Chile receive a special rate with duty-free treatment.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): This program provides duty-free treatment for imports from eligible Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Imports from Israel enjoy duty-free treatment under this special rate.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): This program offers duty-free treatment for imports from eligible Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Imports from Jordan receive a special rate with duty-free treatment.
• Morocco Special Rate: This special rate applies to imports from Morocco and provides duty-free treatment.
• Oman Special Rate: Imports from Oman enjoy duty-free treatment under this special rate.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): This program offers duty-free treatment for imports from eligible DR-CAFTA countries.
• Peru Special Rate: Imports from Peru receive a special rate with duty-free treatment.
• Singapore Special Rate: This special rate applies to imports from Singapore and provides duty-free treatment.

Importing US States:

HS Code 17019154 can be imported into various states within the United States. The specific importing states may vary depending on the trading partners and agreements in place. Some of the common importing US states for cane/beet sugar and pure sucrose, refined, solid, with added flavoring include:

• California
• Texas
• New York
• Florida
• Illinois

Exporting US States:

Similarly, cane/beet sugar and pure sucrose, refined, solid, with added flavoring can be exported from various states within the United States. The exporting US states may also vary depending on the trading partners and agreements. Some of the common exporting US states for this product include:

• Louisiana
• Florida
• California
• Minnesota
• Texas

HS Code 17019154 covers cane/beet sugar and pure sucrose, refined, solid, with added flavoring. It has a bound/MFN duty rate of 6% and is measured in kilograms. Various special tariff preference programs provide duty-free treatment for eligible countries importing this product. The importing and exporting US states may vary depending on the specific trade agreements and partnerships.