Re-export Sugar
United Sugars is now able to offer re-export sugar to customers outside of the U.S. and to domestic customers who participate in the government re-export programs.
What Is It?
The United States Government operates three programs that allow customers to buy refined sugar at world prices:
- Sugar Containing Products Program—For manufacturers of sugar containing products who export these finished products.
- Polyhydric Alcohol Program—For manufacturers of certain industrial chemicals made from sugar for non-food use.
- Refined Sugar Re-Export Program—For customers outside the United States.
For each unit of sugar sold under any of these programs, United Sugars obtains the right to import an equivalent amount of world raw sugar. Since this right has value, United Sugars can sell/re-export sugar to you for a lower price.
How Do I Participate?
In order to participate in the Sugar Containing Products Program or the Polyhydric Alcohol Program, you need to obtain a license from the Licensing Authority of the Foreign Agricultural Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. You also need to comply with certain license limits and documentation requirements (including entering into Transfer Agreements with United Sugars).
For more information about how to participate in the Re-Export Programs, you can view the Re-Export Regulations at the following U.S. government website or contact your United Sugars sales representative.