What is the HS code for cane sugar?
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HS-2 · Chapter 17
HS chapter 17: Sugars and sugar confectionery
Section III — Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
Goods classified under this chapter include cane or beet sugar, sugar syrups, and sugar confectionery like gummies and hard candies. For example, if you're importing a shipment of granulated cane sugar, this chapter is essential for identifying the correct HS code.
To determine the appropriate HS-4 code, start by examining the product's form and composition. For instance, if your product is solid cane sugar, you would look at 1701. However, if it’s a syrup, you would consider 1702. Always check the specific notes for exclusions or inclusions that may apply.
When narrowing down to HS-6, consider the end-use of the product. If you're dealing with sugar confectionery, for example, you would look at 1704. Be aware that some products may overlap categories, so closely review the product descriptions and any applicable national digits for clarity.
Terms & reference phrasing
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Examples & common questions
Example products reflect typical trade descriptions. The questions below mirror practical doubts teams raise during filing.
Example products
- Granulated cane sugar in 50 kg bags
- Liquid glucose syrup in bulk containers
- Lactose powder for pharmaceutical use
- Molasses from sugar refining processes
- Sugar-coated candies in retail packaging
- Caramel syrup for dessert applications
- Artificial honey mixed with natural honey
- White chocolate bars without cocoa content
Common classification questions
How do I classify sugar syrups for export?
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Are there specific notes for sugar confectionery?
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What is the difference between HS-1701 and HS-1702?
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How do I find national digits for sugar products?
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What documents do I need for importing sugar?
Confirm composition, processing stage, and end-use in your documents before mapping to country digits.
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of sugar are included in HS chapter 17?
- HS chapter 17 includes cane and beet sugar, sugar syrups, and various sugar confectioneries.
- How do I classify a product that contains both sugar and flavoring?
- If the product contains added flavoring, check HS-1702 for sugar syrups or relevant notes for confectionery.
- Are there any restrictions on importing sugar products?
- Yes, check your country's regulations for any import restrictions or additional documentation required for sugar.
- What is the difference between HS-1701 and HS-1703?
- HS-1701 covers solid cane or beet sugar, while HS-1703 refers specifically to molasses.
- Can I use HS-1704 for products that contain cocoa?
- No, HS-1704 is specifically for sugar confectionery that does not contain cocoa.
All HS-4 headings in chapter 17 (4)
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1701
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
1702
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
1703
Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
1704
Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
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