1701.99.50.15Specialty sugars, certified organic
Also written 1701995015 and 1701.99.5015
HTS Code 1701.99.50.15 covers any article best defined as Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesSugars and sugar confectioneryCane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form:Other:Other:OtherSpecialty sugars:Certified organic in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from China pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
Estimated Duty on 1701.99.50.15
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026 · 1,000 units
- Total duty
- 41.07%
- $4,107.40 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 41.55%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,154.54
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty3.57%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 1701.99.50.15
Set at 1701.99.50 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 35.74¢/kg
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free / See 9822.05.20 / See 9822.06.10 / See 9822.08.01 / See 9822.09.17 / See 9823.09.01-9823.09.09 / See 9822.03.01
- BHCLJOKROMSGP+PECOPAS+MA
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 42.05¢/kg
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China35.74¢/kg + 37.5%
- Mexico35.74¢/kg + 10%
- Canada35.74¢/kg + 10%
- Vietnam35.74¢/kg + 12.5%
- Germany35.74¢/kg + 6.43%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 1701.99.50.15 or its heading.
- Sep 23, 2026 · PublishedUSTR allocates remaining 55,993 metric tons of FY2027 raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota
AD/CVD Cases
Antidumping or countervailing duty orders and investigations whose scope lists 1701.99.50.15 or a related code. They apply only to goods from the countries named, and only if the product fits the scope's description.
- Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on SugarFrom MexicoScope in the Federal Register
- SugarFrom MexicoScope in the Federal Register
US Import Duty on HTS 1701.99.50.15 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from China pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 37.5% |
| Mexico | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| Canada | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| Vietnam | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 12.5% |
| Germany | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 6.43% |
| Japan | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 8.93% |
| South Korea | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 8.93% |
| Taiwan | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 6.43% |
| India | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| Ireland | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 6.43% |
| Italy | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 6.43% |
| Switzerland | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 8.93% |
| Thailand | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 12.5% |
| Malaysia | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| United Kingdom | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| France | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 6.43% |
| Indonesia | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| Brazil | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 37.5% |
| Bangladesh | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| Cambodia | 35.74¢/kg |
| 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from China pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Mexico pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Canada pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Vietnam pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Germany pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 6.43% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.43%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Japan pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 8.93% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.93%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from South Korea pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 8.93% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.93%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Taiwan pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 6.43% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.43%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from India pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Ireland pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 6.43% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.43%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Italy pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 6.43% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.43%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Switzerland pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 8.93% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.93%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Thailand pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Malaysia pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from United Kingdom pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from France pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 6.43% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.43%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Indonesia pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Brazil pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Bangladesh pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Cambodia pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 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 (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. 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: Countries the US Imports HTS 1701.99.50.15 From
In 2025 the US imported $33M of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15), up 237% on 2024, mostly from Argentina (55%), Brazil (22%) and Colombia (20%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $18M | 55% | New | 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| Brazil | $7M | 22% | 180% | 35.74¢/kg + 37.5% |
| Colombia | $6M | 20% | 8% | 35.74¢/kg + 12.5% |
| Paraguay | $538K | 2% | New | 35.74¢/kg |
| India | $274K | 1% | New | 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| Indonesia | $60K | 0% | New | 35.74¢/kg + 10% |
| Austria | $58K | 0% | 4% | 35.74¢/kg + 6.43% |
| Thailand | $57K | 0% | New | 35.74¢/kg + 12.5% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0% | 83% | 35.74¢/kg + 6.43% |
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.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 1701.99.50.15.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 1701.99.50.15
CBP classification rulings related to 1701.99.50.15. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.
Protest 3801-00-100309; Select Foods sugar/gelatin blend
Protest and Application for Further Review No 4601-09-101488; Classification of Sugar
Protest 4101-02-100322; Arbor Foods Inc., sugar/gelatin blendDear Port Director:
The tariff classification, country of origin and eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) of Fermentation Starters from Canada
What does HTS code 1701.99.50.15 cover?
HTS code 1701.99.50.15 covers specialty sugars, certified organic (Certified organic), classified under Chapter 17 (Sugars and sugar confectionery) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 35.74¢/kg.
What is the duty rate for HTS 1701.99.50.15?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 1701.99.50.15 is 35.74¢/kg. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.09.01-9823.09.09 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 42.05¢/kg. 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 specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from China pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Vietnam pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of specialty sugars, certified organic (HTS 1701.99.50.15) from Mexico pay the 35.74¢/kg base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Where does the US import HTS 1701.99.50.15 from?
In 2025 the US imported $33M of specialty sugars, certified organic under HTS 1701.99.50.15, mostly from Argentina (55%), Brazil (22%) and Colombia (20%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Do antidumping or countervailing duties apply to HTS 1701.99.50.15?
They may. Antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases whose scope lists HTS 1701.99.50.15 or a related code cover agreement suspending the antidumping duty investigation on sugar from Mexico; sugar from Mexico. A case applies only to goods from the countries it names that fit the scope's written description, and its duty is on top of the regular duty. With a free HTS Hero account, the duty calculator checks the cases and new petitions that may cover your import and shows the deposit rates Commerce set and the companies named.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 1701.99.50.15, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 17, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 4 notes, printed with Chapter 16 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 18 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 1701.99.50.15
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country