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HTS Code · Chapter 12 · Updated Oct 21, 2026

1212.91.00.00Sugar beet

HTS Code 1212.91.00.00 covers any article best defined as Vegetable ProductsOil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodderLocust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included:Other:Sugar beet in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 1212.91.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026 · 1,000 units

China
Total duty
16.47%
$1,647.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
16.94%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$11,694.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty3.97%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 1212.91.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
39.7¢/t
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
88.2¢/t
Units of Quantity
t
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China39.7¢/t + 12.5%
  • Mexico39.7¢/t + 10%
  • Canada39.7¢/t + 10%
  • Vietnam39.7¢/t + 12.5%
  • Germany39.7¢/t + 6.03%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 21, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 1212.91.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from China pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

Total duty from China
39.7¢/t + 12.5%
Base rate plus 1 additional tariff
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
39.7¢/t + 12.5%
Mexico39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
39.7¢/t + 10%0% with USMCA
Canada39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
39.7¢/t + 10%0% with USMCA
Vietnam39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
39.7¢/t + 12.5%
Germany39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.03%9903.05.39
39.7¢/t + 6.03%
Japan39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.53%9903.05.49
39.7¢/t + 8.53%
South Korea39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.53%9903.05.71
39.7¢/t + 8.53%
Taiwan39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.03%9903.05.76
39.7¢/t + 6.03%
India39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
39.7¢/t + 10%
Ireland39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.03%9903.05.39
39.7¢/t + 6.03%
Italy39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.03%9903.05.39
39.7¢/t + 6.03%
Switzerland39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.53%9903.05.74
39.7¢/t + 8.53%
Thailand39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
39.7¢/t + 12.5%
Malaysia39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54
39.7¢/t + 10%
United Kingdom39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
39.7¢/t + 10%
France39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor6.03%9903.05.39
39.7¢/t + 6.03%
Indonesia39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45
39.7¢/t + 10%
Brazil39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
39.7¢/t + 37.5%
Bangladesh39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
39.7¢/t + 10%
Cambodia39.7¢/t
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28
39.7¢/t + 10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from China pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Mexico pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Canada pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Vietnam pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Germany pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 6.03% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.03%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Japan pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 8.53% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.53%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from South Korea pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 8.53% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.53%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Taiwan pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 6.03% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.03%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from India pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Ireland pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 6.03% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.03%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Italy pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 6.03% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.03%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Switzerland pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 8.53% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.53%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Thailand pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Malaysia pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from United Kingdom pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from France pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 6.03% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.03%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Indonesia pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Brazil pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Bangladesh pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Cambodia pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 1212.91.00.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $12M of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00), down 13% on 2024, mostly from Canada (100%) and China (0%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Canada$12M100%13%39.7¢/t + 10%0% with USMCA
China$4K0%50%39.7¢/t + 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 1212.91.00.00 cover?

HTS code 1212.91.00.00 covers sugar beet, classified under Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 39.7¢/t.

What is the duty rate for HTS 1212.91.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 1212.91.00.00 is 39.7¢/t. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 88.2¢/t. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from China?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from China pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Vietnam pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of sugar beet (HTS 1212.91.00.00) from Mexico pay the 39.7¢/t base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 1212.91.00.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $12M of sugar beet under HTS 1212.91.00.00, mostly from Canada (100%) and China (0%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

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