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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
Chapter 17: Sugars and sugar confectionery
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 1702 when importing or exporting sugars like lactose, glucose, or fructose in solid form, as well as sugar syrups without added flavors. For example, if you're shipping a lactose syrup containing 99% or more lactose, this heading applies directly.
When deciding between subheadings, consider the lactose content in your product. If your lactose syrup has 99% or more lactose, classify it under HS-6 170211. If it contains less than 99% lactose, use HS-6 170219 instead.
For maple products, if you're importing pure maple sugar or syrup without any additives, you should use HS-6 170220. However, if your product contains added flavors or colors, it won't fit here and may fall under a different heading.
The glucose subheadings require attention to fructose content. For glucose syrup with less than 20% fructose, choose HS-6 170230. If it contains between 20% and 50% fructose, you should classify it under HS-6 170240.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
sugars classification · lactose syrup import · maple sugar HS code · glucose syrup customs · fructose syrup classification · sugar syrup without additives · artificial honey HS code · sugar imports · sugar export regulations · sugar products HS-4 1702
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Lactose syrup with 99% lactose - HS-6 170211
- Lactose syrup with less than 99% lactose - HS-6 170219
- Pure maple syrup without additives - HS-6 170220
- Glucose syrup with less than 20% fructose - HS-6 170230
- Glucose syrup with 20% to 50% fructose - HS-6 170240
- Chemically pure fructose in solid form - HS-6 170250
- Fructose syrup with more than 50% fructose - HS-6 170260
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS code for lactose syrup?
- How to classify glucose syrup in customs?
- Is maple syrup subject to tariffs?
- What are the requirements for importing fructose?
- How do I determine the right HS code for sugars?
- What is the difference between HS-6 170211 and 170219?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify sugars under HS-4 1702
- requirements for importing glucose syrup
- differences between lactose syrup classifications
- importing maple syrup without additives
- sugar syrup classification for customs
- what to include in sugar import documentation
- understanding fructose content in syrups
- how to determine HS code for sugar products
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is the difference between HS-6 170211 and HS-6 170219?
- HS-6 170211 is for lactose syrup containing 99% or more lactose, while HS-6 170219 is for those containing less than 99% lactose.
- Can I use HS-4 1702 for artificial honey?
- Yes, artificial honey can be classified under HS-4 1702, provided it meets the criteria specified for sugars.
- What should I do if my glucose syrup contains added flavors?
- If your glucose syrup contains added flavors, it may not fit under HS-4 1702 and could require a different classification.
- How do I classify maple syrup with added flavoring?
- Maple syrup with added flavoring does not qualify for HS-6 170220 and should be classified under a different heading.
- What is the HS code for fructose syrup with more than 50% fructose?
- Use HS-6 170260 for fructose syrup containing more than 50% fructose.
- Are there any specific import regulations for sugars?
- Yes, specific import regulations may apply depending on the type of sugar and its composition, so always check local customs requirements.
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HS-6 subheadings (8)
- 170211Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter
- 170219Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter
- 170220Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
- 170230Sugars; 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 matter
- 170240Sugars; 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 matter
- 170250Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form
- 170260Sugars; fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose), excluding invert sugar
- 170290Sugars; 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