16 Apr 2025
🍬Notice of Special Safeguard Duties on Sugar Imports in 2025
Notice of Invocation of Special Agricultural Safeguard Measures Pursuant to the Uruguay Round Agreements Act
Summary
After reviewing the volume of articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugars described in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), the Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service has determined that the yearly special safeguard trigger level has been met and a special safeguard duty on articles containing over 65 percent by dry weight of sugars will be imposed.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Foreign Agricultural Service
Business Impact
$$$ - High
This notice involves the invocation of special safeguard duties on imports of sugar-containing products, impacting businesses in agriculture and food production. The additional duties can increase costs for importers and affect pricing for consumers, indicating regulatory compliance requirements for importers.