Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS v2017 Code: 170113

About sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS code 170113 covers raw cane sugar in solid form, a crucial commodity in the global food and beverage industry. As a major agricultural product, cane sugar plays a significant role in the economies of many countries, particularly those with large sugar cane production. This code encompasses the trade of unrefined, unprocessed cane sugar, which serves as a key input for further refining and processing into various sugar-based products consumed worldwide.

Production process

The production of raw cane sugar involves harvesting mature sugar cane, extracting the cane juice, and then clarifying, evaporating, and crystallizing the sugar. The cane is typically harvested mechanically or manually, then transported to a sugar mill or factory. At the mill, the cane is crushed or shredded to extract the juice, which is then clarified to remove impurities. The clarified juice is then evaporated to concentrate the sugar content, and the resulting syrup is cooled and centrifuged to produce the raw sugar crystals.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of raw cane sugar under HS code 170113 include sugar cane as the primary raw material, as well as water, energy sources (such as coal or natural gas), and specialized machinery and equipment for the various processing stages. Additionally, chemicals like lime and sulfur dioxide may be used in the clarification and purification processes.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 170113 is raw, unrefined cane sugar in solid form. This raw sugar is then typically further processed and refined to produce 170199 Sugars; cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter and other 1702 Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel products for use in the food, beverage, and confectionery industries.

Revisions to 170113

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 170113. The most recent 1 version of this code (170113) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 170113 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170112'>170112: Sugars; beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170191'>170191: Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> G["<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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