Raw cane sugar (HS 170111) is one of the world's most actively traded agricultural commodities, dominated by Brazil, India, and Thailand as primary exporters. Country of origin is critical due to preferential tariff regimes (e.g., EU ACP/EBA, US TRQ quotas) and frequent anti-dumping scrutiny, making transshipment misrepresentation a notable compliance risk. Price dynamics are heavily influenced by Brazilian ethanol policy, Indian export subsidies, and weather-related supply shocks, requiring continuous monitoring of macro and policy signals.
HS Code 170111 covers Raw Cane Sugar under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.
Products classified under HS 170111 are used across Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Retail Consumer, Ethanol Production. Demand is driven by Population growth, Food processing industry expansion, Biofuel mandates, Sweetener substitution trends.
Major exporting countries include Brazil, India, Thailand, Australia, Guatemala based on recent international trade reporting.
Demand is linked to Population growth, Food processing industry expansion, Biofuel mandates, Sweetener substitution trends. Input costs are influenced by Sugarcane.
Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.
US importers of Raw Cane Sugar must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.
EU importers classify Raw Cane Sugar at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.
India assesses Raw Cane Sugar at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 60% + SWS 6% + IGST 5% = 78.08% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.
Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Raw Cane Sugar are:
These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.
| HS Code | 170111 |
| Product | Raw Cane Sugar |
| Chapter | 17 — Agricultural Commodity |
| Major exporting countries | Brazil, India, Thailand, Australia, Guatemala |
| Primary industries | Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Retail Consumer, Ethanol Production |
| Trade year | Latest available |
| US duty framework | HTS10 classification dependent |
| EU duty framework | TARIC10 classification dependent |
| India BCD | 60% BCD |
Logitality sourcing intelligence for HS 170111 combines global trade corridors, tariff data, commodity cost signals, FX movement, and supplier-country analysis to compare origins by estimated landed cost.
Compare supplier countries for HS 170111 by full duty stack and landed cost.
Run sourcing intelligence →Read the detailed sourcing guide for HS 170111 Raw Cane Sugar, including supplier-country analysis, trade-flow context, and procurement considerations.
HS Code 170111: Raw Cane Sugar Sourcing, Trade Flows & Compliance Guide 2025 →
HS Code 170111 covers Raw Cane Sugar and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.
Duty varies by destination and classification. US: HTS10 classification dependent. EU: TARIC10 classification dependent. India: 60% BCD.
Major exporting countries include Brazil, India, Thailand, Australia, Guatemala, based on recent trade reporting.