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VC-IC45 · HS code 1701.99

Refined Sugar ICUMSA 45

The international benchmark grade for white sugar.

  • Colour (ICUMSA): Max. 45 IU
  • Polarisation: Min. 99.80°
  • Moisture: Max. 0.04%
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Close-up of sparkling white refined sugar crystals on a spoon

ICUMSA 45 is the whitest standard grade of cane sugar traded internationally, and the quality basis of the ICE London No. 5 white sugar contract.

Its low colour, ash and moisture make it suitable where appearance, clarity and consistency matter: soft drinks, dairy, confectionery and pharmaceuticals.

Typical uses

  • Soft drinks and clear beverages
  • Dairy, confectionery and bakery
  • Pharmaceutical and nutritional products
  • Retail repacking

Specification

Spec. ref. VC-IC45 · Issue 2026-10

ParameterSpecification
PolarisationMin. 99.80°
Colour (ICUMSA)Max. 45 IU
MoistureMax. 0.04%
Ash (conductivity)Max. 0.04%
Reducing sugarsMax. 0.05%
Sulphur dioxide (SO2)Max. 20 mg/kg
Solubility100%, dry and free-flowing
AppearanceSparkling white
GranulationFine crystal
SedimentNone
Heavy metalsWithin Codex Standard for Sugars (CXS 212-1999) limits
MicrobiologyFood-grade limits, stated in each contract

Indicative specification. The binding specification is the one written into each sales contract.

Packing and logistics

Packing

  • 50 kg woven polypropylene bags with inner polyethylene liner
  • 1–1.2 t big bags (FIBC)
  • Approx. 25–27 t per 20′ container
Shipment
20′ containers from one container upwards; bagged vessel lots on request.
Load ports
Santos and Paranaguá; Northeast ports in season
Delivery terms
FOB, CFR or CIF (Incoterms 2020)
Inspection
Independent surveyor at the load port: quality, weight and condition
HS code
1701.99

Certifications

Food-grade sugar of this quality is commonly certified to FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000 for food safety, with Halal and Kosher certification also widely available in the trade. Confirmed against the supplying mill’s own certificates for each offer.

Shipping documents

Each shipment travels with a full document set: commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificates of origin, quality and weight, and a phytosanitary certificate where the destination requires it.

See the full document list

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