USDA Sets 2027 Sugar Import Quota Limits
Published Date: 7/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture set the amount of raw cane sugar and certain sugars, syrups, and molasses that can be imported at lower tariffs for fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026–Sept 30, 2027). This affects sugar importers and helps the U.S. meet international trade rules while controlling sugar supply and prices. The new limits are 1,117,195 metric tons for raw cane sugar and 22,000 metric tons for refined sugars.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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FY2027 Raw Cane Sugar TRQ Set
The USDA set the FY2027 in-quota aggregate quantity for raw cane sugar at 1,117,195 metric tons raw value (MTRV) for the period October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027. This quantity is the minimum amount required under the World Trade Organization Uruguay Round Agreements and will be allocated among supplying countries by the U.S. Trade Representative.
FY2027 Refined Sugar TRQ and Specialty Reserve
The USDA set the FY2027 in-quota aggregate quantity for sugars, syrups, and molasses (refined sugar) at 22,000 MTRV for October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027; 20,344 MTRV is for any sugars/syrups/molasses and 1,656 MTRV is reserved for specialty sugar. The FY2027 specialty sugar TRQ will open on a first-come, first-served basis on October 1, 2026.
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