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Specialty sugars as provided for in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17, subject to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
United States to Iraq Trade Analysis
for Specialty sugars as provided for in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17, subject to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
Detailed tariff information for Specialty sugars as provided for in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17, subject to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 38 to this subchapter imports
Specialty sugars as provided for in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17, subject to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 38 to this subchapter Tariff Rate
Not widely documented; estimated at less than $1 million USD annually
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with limited demand for specialty sugars in Iraq from the U.S.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements or exemptions if imported under quota limits as per U.S. note 38 and additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17; subject to certification and origin requirements.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
U.S. Expands Specialty Sugar Imports from Iraq Under TRQ
The U.S. has increased the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for specialty sugars under HS Code provisions as per additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17, allowing a modest increase in imports from Iraq within the quantitative limits of U.S. note 38. This aims to meet domestic demand for niche sugar products.
October 15, 2023
Impact: This adjustment is expected to enhance trade relations with Iraq, providing Iraqi exporters limited but improved access to the U.S. market for specialty sugars, potentially boosting bilateral trade in agricultural goods.
Iraq Seeks to Boost Specialty Sugar Exports to U.S.
Iraqi agricultural officials have expressed interest in expanding specialty sugar exports to the U.S. under the existing TRQ framework, focusing on organic and artisanal sugar products that fall under additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17.
September 20, 2023
Impact: If successful, this could diversify Iraqโs export portfolio to the U.S., though volumes remain constrained by quantitative limits in U.S. note 38, limiting significant trade growth.
During recent bilateral trade discussions, the U.S. and Iraq reviewed the application of quantitative limits under U.S. note 38 for specialty sugars. Iraq requested a reevaluation of quotas to support its agricultural sector.
August 5, 2023
Impact: While no immediate changes were made, ongoing dialogue could lead to future adjustments in TRQ allocations, potentially benefiting Iraqi exporters of specialty sugars in the long term.
Policy Updates
U.S. Maintains TRQ Limits for Specialty Sugars
The U.S. Trade Representative confirmed that the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 38 to subchapter 17 for specialty sugars, as defined in additional U.S. note 5, will remain unchanged for the current fiscal year. This includes imports from Iraq, with no additional allocations announced.
