HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1701.13 – Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
HS code 1701.13 is the 6-digit subheading for sugars, cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter. It is used for raw cane sugar (polarization 99.5% or less), VHP (Very High Pol) raw sugar, bulk raw cane sugar, unrefined cane sugar for refining and industrial raw cane sugar.
What HS 1701.13 covers
This specific HS code identifies raw cane sugar in solid form that adheres to the technical criteria outlined in Subheading Note 2 of Chapter 17, typically defining 'raw sugar' by its polarization (sucrose content) and ash content, indicating a less refined product. This is a critical bulk commodity in international trade, serving as the primary input for further refining into white sugar. Major importers include countries with substantial sugar refining capacities and high sugar consumption, such as the USA, various European Union nations, and China. Exporters are predominantly tropical countries with extensive sugarcane plantations and processing mills, including Brazil, Thailand, Australia, and India. Key factors influencing this trade are global sugar prices, weather patterns affecting harvests, governmental trade policies, and the logistical efficiency required for bulk shipments across continents. It's a cornerstone of the global sweetening supply chain.
- Covers
- Raw cane sugar (polarization 99.5% or less)
- VHP (Very High Pol) raw sugar
- Bulk raw cane sugar
- Unrefined cane sugar for refining
- Industrial raw cane sugar
- Examples
- Copersucar Raw Cane Sugar
- Raízen Raw Cane Sugar
- Wilmar International Raw Cane Sugar
- Thai Roong Ruang Raw Cane Sugar
Codes often confused with 1701.13
Common mistake. Differentiated from other raw cane sugar (1701.14) by specific technical criteria (Subheading Note 2), and from refined cane sugar (1701.99) by its raw state.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 170113, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 170113 in UN Comtrade data was Eswatini, with about 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 70% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Eswatini* ~$266M 55% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Dominican Republic $83M 17% of world exports
- 3 India $36M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $479M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $1.1B 70% of world imports
- 2 South Africa $271M 17% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $79M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 1701.13
Brazil does not split HS 1701.13: its NCM code is 1701.13.00.
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 1701.13
What is HS code 170113?
HS code 170113 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter. This specific HS code identifies raw cane sugar in solid form that adheres to the technical criteria outlined in Subheading Note 2 of Chapter 17, typically defining 'raw sugar' by its polarization (sucrose content) and ash content, indicating a less refined product. This is a critical bulk commodity in international trade, serving as the primary input for further refining into white sugar. Major importers include countries with substantial sugar refining capacities and high sugar consumption, such as the USA, various European Union nations, and China. Exporters are predominantly tropical countries with extensive sugarcane plantations and processing mills, including Brazil, Thailand, Australia, and India. Key factors influencing this trade are global sugar prices, weather patterns affecting harvests, governmental trade policies, and the logistical efficiency required for bulk shipments across continents. It's a cornerstone of the global sweetening supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 170113?
Raw cane sugar (polarization 99.5% or less), VHP (Very High Pol) raw sugar, bulk raw cane sugar, unrefined cane sugar for refining, industrial raw cane sugar
What are common misclassifications for HS code 170113?
Differentiated from other raw cane sugar (1701.14) by specific technical criteria (Subheading Note 2), and from refined cane sugar (1701.99) by its raw state.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 170113?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 170113 in UN Comtrade data were Eswatini (about $266M, 55% of world exports), the Dominican Republic ($83M) and India ($36M). World exports came to about $479M, 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 170113?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 170113 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($1.1B, 70% of world imports), South Africa ($271M) and Egypt ($79M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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.
How is HS code 170113 structured?
HS code 170113 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 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 170113?
In Brazil, HS code 170113 is NCM 1701.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.