Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form

HS v2017 Code: 1701

About cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form

HS code 1701 covers the trade of cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose in solid form. This industry is a vital component of the global food and beverage supply chain, providing a crucial sweetening agent for a wide range of products. As a major agricultural commodity, the production and trade of sugar plays a significant role in the broader economy, impacting industries such as 1102 Cereal flours, 1902 Pasta, and 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified.

Production process

The production of sugar under HS code 1701 primarily involves the extraction and refinement of sucrose from sugarcane or sugar beets. The key steps include harvesting the crops, extracting the sugar juice, clarifying and evaporating the juice, and finally, crystallizing the sugar. Advanced techniques such as centrifugation and chemical processing are often employed to ensure the purity and quality of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of sugar under HS code 1701 include sugarcane or sugar beets as the primary raw materials, as well as various processing equipment and machinery, such as mills, evaporators, and centrifuges. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, energy sources, and water for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 1701 is refined sugar, which can be further categorized into different types, such as white sugar, brown sugar, and specialty sugars. These sugar products are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 1904 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products, 2009 Fruit juices and vegetable juices, and 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified.

Family tree for cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/17'>17: Sugars and sugar confectionery</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1701'>1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1702'>1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1703'>1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1704'>1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa</a>"]

    B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170112'>170112: Sugars; beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170113'>170113: Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170114'>170114: Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170191'>170191: Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170199'>170199: Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]


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