HS Code 1701.91.90
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Containing added flavouring or colouring matter - Other
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
$30.86/tonne
About HS Code 1701.91.90
HS code 1701.91.90 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Containing added flavouring or colouring matter - Other. It falls under Chapter 17 — Sugars and sugar confectionery of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 1701 and subheading 1701.91. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 1701.91.90 is $30.86/tonne. This rate applies to imports from most WTO member countries. Lower preferential rates may be available depending on the country of origin and the trade agreement used. 15 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 12 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, United States Tariff, Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff, Chile Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 1701.91.90
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 1701.91.90 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty ($30.86/tonne) | $3,086 |
| GST (5%) | $654 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $13,740 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 1701.91.90
What is HS code 1701.91.90?
HS code 1701.91.90 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Containing added flavouring or colouring matter - Other". It sits under Chapter 17 (Sugars and sugar confectionery) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 1701.91.90?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 1701.91.90 is $30.86/tonne. This rate applies to imports from WTO member countries without a preferential trade agreement with Canada. Lower preferential rates may apply under agreements such as CUSMA, CETA, or CPTPP.
Can I import 1701.91.90 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 1701.91.90 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 1701.91.90?
Yes. Imports of HS code 1701.91.90 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 1701.91.90?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 1701.91.90. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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15 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| AUT | Australia Tariff | $22.05/tonne, |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CIAT | Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CKFTA | Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | $3.08/tonne |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| NZT | New Zealand Tariff | $22.05/tonne, |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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Related HS Codes
Other codes under chapter 17
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1701.12.10.00 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: - Beet sugar - For use by sugar refineries in the production of refined sugar used in the manufacture of wine | Free |
| 1701.12.90.00 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: - Beet sugar - Other | $24.69/tonne |
| 1701.13.10.00 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: - Cane sugar specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter - For use by sugar refineries in the production of refined sugar used in the manufacture of wine | Free |
| 1701.13.90.00 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: - Cane sugar specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter - Other | $22.05/tonne |
| 1701.14.00.00 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Raw sugar not containing added flavouring or colouring matter: - Other cane sugar | Free |
| 1701.91.10.00 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Containing added flavouring or colouring matter - If the aggregate quantity of goods of tariff item Nos. 1701.91.10, 1701.99.10, 1702.90.21, 1702.90.61,1702.90.70 and 1702.90.81 imported during the period specified in an order of the Governor in Council specifying limits on the aggregate quantity of such goods entitled to the Peru Tariff or the Honduras Tariff, as the case may be, has not exceeded the aggregate quantity specified in the applicable order during the period | N/A |
| 1701.91.90.21 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Containing added flavouring or colouring matter - Other - Powders for the preparation of lemonade and the like: - Put up for retail sale | $30.86/tonne |
| 1701.91.90.29 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Containing added flavouring or colouring matter - Other - Powders for the preparation of lemonade and the like: - Other | $30.86/tonne |
| 1701.91.90.91 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Containing added flavouring or colouring matter - Other - Other: - Put up for retail sale | $30.86/tonne |
| 1701.91.90.99 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Containing added flavouring or colouring matter - Other - Other: - Other | $30.86/tonne |
| 1701.99.10.00 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Other - If the aggregate quantity of goods of tariff item Nos. 1701.91.10, 1701.99.10, 1702.90.21, 1702.90.61,1702.90.70 and 1702.90.81 imported during the period specified in an order of the Governor in Council specifying limits on the aggregate quantity of such goods entitled to the Peru Tariff or the Honduras Tariff, as the case may be, has not exceeded the aggregate quantity specified in the applicable order during the period | N/A |
| 1701.99.90 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Other - Other | $30.86/tonne |
| 1701.99.90.20 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Other - Other - Granulated, not cubed: - Granulated, put up for retail sale | $30.86/tonne |
| 1701.99.90.30 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Other - Other - Granulated, not put up for retail sale | $30.86/tonne |
| 1701.99.90.90 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. - Other: - Other - Other - Other | $30.86/tonne |
Real products CBSA has classified
From CBSA advance rulings on tariff classification. Each ruling concerns one specific good.
Rulings in subheading 1701.91
Same product family — these rulings were not issued for this code.
- Flossugar1701.91.90.91