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

HS v2022 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, as well as 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 from food manufacturing to retail.

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, crushing or milling to extract the sugar juice, clarification and purification of the juice, and finally, the evaporation and crystallization processes to produce the solid sugar.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the sugar industry under HS code 1701 include the raw agricultural materials (sugarcane or sugar beets), as well as various processing equipment and machinery, such as mills, evaporators, and centrifuges. Energy sources, such as fuel and electricity, are also essential for the energy-intensive production processes.

Production outputs

The primary output of the sugar industry under HS code 1701 is refined, crystallized sugar, which is then used as a sweetener in a wide range of food and beverage products. The sugar produced may also be further processed into other sugar-based products, such as 1702 Sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel, 1703 Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar, or 1704 (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa).

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/17'>17: Sugars and sugar confectionery</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1701'>1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1702'>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/v2022/1703'>1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1704'>1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa</a>"]

    B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/170112'>170112: Sugars; beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/170113'>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/v2022/170114'>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/v2022/170191'>170191: Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/170199'>170199: Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]


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