Cane or beet sugar from India
India exported $1.53 billion of cane or beet sugar (HS 1701.99) in FY2025-26, down 5.6% on FY2024-25. Goods enter the EU at a 0% base duty.
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.53BDown 5.6% on last year
- HS code
- 1701.99Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
Goods made in India pay a compound rate US import duty. Some rates here are compound, so check the lines below.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701.99.05.00 | Other: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg | – | – |
| 1701.99.10 | Other: Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg | – | – |
| 1701.99.50 | Other: Other | 35.74¢/kg | – | – |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of cane or beet sugar
India's exports to all countries under HS 1701.99, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1701.99 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free for most lines, with restrictions on some. 17019990: Restricted.
Common questions
What is the HS code for cane or beet sugar?
1701.99, under heading 1701 (Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export cane or beet sugar?
Yes. India exported $1.53 billion under HS 1701.99 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.