Raw cane sugar from India
India exported $482 million of raw cane sugar (HS 1701.14) in FY2025-26, up 10% on FY2024-25. Goods enter the EU at a 0% base duty.
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $482MUp 10.3% on last year
- HS code
- 1701.14Page 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 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701.14.05.00 | Other cane sugar: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg | – | – |
| 1701.14.10 | Other cane sugar: Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg | – | – |
| 1701.14.20.00 | Other cane sugar: Other sugar to be used for the production (other than by distillation) of polyhydric alcohols, except polyhydric alcohols for use as a substitute for sugar in human food consumption, or to be refined and re-exported in refined form or in sugar-containing products, or to be substituted for domestically produced raw cane sugar that has been or will be exported | 1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg | – | – |
| 1701.14.50.00 | Other cane sugar: Other | 33.87¢/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 raw cane sugar
India's exports to all countries under HS 1701.14, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1701.14 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. 17011490: Restricted.
Common questions
What is the HS code for raw cane sugar?
1701.14, 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 raw cane sugar?
Yes. India exported $482 million under HS 1701.14 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.