HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1701.12 – Sugars; beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
HS code 1701.12 is the 6-digit subheading for sugars, beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter. It is used for raw beet sugar crystals, bulk beet sugar, unrefined beet sugar, industrial beet sugar and sugar beet molasses (raw, solid form).
What HS 1701.12 covers
This HS code covers raw beet sugar in solid form, which has not been flavored or colored. It represents a fundamental commodity in the global food industry, primarily traded in bulk between agricultural producers and industrial food manufacturers or sugar refiners. Major importers are typically countries with large food processing sectors or insufficient domestic sugar beet cultivation, such as the European Union (with significant intra-EU trade), the USA, and various developing nations. Exporters are predominantly countries with extensive sugar beet farming and processing capabilities, including France, Germany, Poland, and the USA. Key factors influencing this trade include global sugar prices, agricultural policies (e.g., subsidies, quotas) that impact production, international trade agreements, and the efficiency of the refining processes, as raw beet sugar requires further purification before direct consumer use or integration into most finished food products.
- Covers
- Raw beet sugar crystals
- Bulk beet sugar
- Unrefined beet sugar
- Industrial beet sugar
- Sugar beet molasses (raw, solid form)
- Examples
- Nordzucker Raw Beet Sugar
- Südzucker Raw Beet Sugar
- American Crystal Sugar Raw Beet Sugar
Codes often confused with 1701.12
Common mistake. Often confused with refined beet sugar (1701.99) or raw cane sugar (1701.13, 1701.14) due to similar appearance, but the origin (beet vs. cane) and processing level are key differentiators.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 170112, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 170112 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 17% of world imports. Uzbekistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its imports here ($99M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$16M 24% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Sweden $11M 16% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$10M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $23M 17% of world imports
- 2 Israel $13M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 Spain $13M 9.3% of world imports
Uzbekistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its imports here ($99M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $137M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1701.12
Brazil does not split HS 1701.12: its NCM code is 1701.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 17.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1701.12
What is HS code 170112?
HS code 170112 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sugars; beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter. This HS code covers raw beet sugar in solid form, which has not been flavored or colored. It represents a fundamental commodity in the global food industry, primarily traded in bulk between agricultural producers and industrial food manufacturers or sugar refiners. Major importers are typically countries with large food processing sectors or insufficient domestic sugar beet cultivation, such as the European Union (with significant intra-EU trade), the USA, and various developing nations. Exporters are predominantly countries with extensive sugar beet farming and processing capabilities, including France, Germany, Poland, and the USA. Key factors influencing this trade include global sugar prices, agricultural policies (e.g., subsidies, quotas) that impact production, international trade agreements, and the efficiency of the refining processes, as raw beet sugar requires further purification before direct consumer use or integration into most finished food products.
What products fall under HS code 170112?
Raw beet sugar crystals, bulk beet sugar, unrefined beet sugar, industrial beet sugar, sugar beet molasses (raw, solid form)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 170112?
Often confused with refined beet sugar (1701.99) or raw cane sugar (1701.13, 1701.14) due to similar appearance, but the origin (beet vs. cane) and processing level are key differentiators.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 170112?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 170112 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $16M, 24% of world exports), Sweden ($11M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $10M). World exports came to about $66M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 170112?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 170112 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($23M, 17% of world imports), Israel ($13M) and Spain ($13M). World imports came to about $137M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Uzbekistan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 100% of its imports here ($99M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 170112 structured?
HS code 170112 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (17) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 170112?
In Brazil, HS code 170112 is NCM 1701.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.