Section IV · Foodstuffs, Beverages & Tobacco · Chapter 17
Sugars and sugar confectionery
About chapter 17
Chapter 17 covers sugars and sugar confectionery: raw and refined cane or beet sugar, syrups, molasses, and finished confectionery like hard candy and toffee (but not chocolate confectionery, which falls under chapter 18).
Classification tip: Raw cane sugar is frequently subject to tariff-rate quotas and anti-dumping measures in major import markets, so check both the quota status and any trade-remedy orders before relying on the base duty rate.
17 six-digit codes
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
5 codes1701.12Sugars; beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter1701.13Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter1701.14Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter1701.91Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter1701.99Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel
8 codes1702.11Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter1702.19Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter1702.20Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter1702.30Sugars; glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter1702.40Sugars; glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter1702.50Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form1702.60Sugars; fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose), excluding invert sugar1702.90Sugars; n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose
Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
2 codes1703.10Sugars; molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar1703.90Sugars; molasses, from sugar beet, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
2 codes1704.10Sugar confectionery; chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa1704.90Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
More chapters in section IV: Foodstuffs, Beverages & Tobacco
- 16Meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other…
- 18Cocoa and cocoa preparations
- 19Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or…
- 20Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or…
- 21Miscellaneous edible preparations
- 22Beverages, spirits and vinegar
- 23Food industries, residues and wastes thereof
- 24Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 1701-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 17 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 17 cover?
Chapter 17 of the Harmonized System covers: sugars and sugar confectionery. It belongs to section IV (Foodstuffs, Beverages & Tobacco) and contains 4 four-digit headings, 1701–1704.
How many HS codes are in chapter 17?
Chapter 17 contains 4 four-digit headings and 17 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 1701 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 17?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.