HS Code 17: Sugars and sugar confectionery

Q: Is HS code 17 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 17 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 17 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 17?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 17.

What is HS Code 17

HS Code 17 covers Sugars and sugar confectionery. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section IV (Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes). The two digits "17" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "17" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 17 Sugars and sugar confectionery Cover?

Section IV

Chapters (16-24) Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

Chapter 17

Sugars and sugar confectionery

HS Code 1701

Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form

HS Code 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

HS Code 1703

Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar

HS Code 1704

Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa

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What HS Codes for Sugar and Confectionery Do Not Cover

Chapter 17 covers cane and beet sugar, glucose, lactose, maltose, and sugar confectionery. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Chocolate and cocoa-based confectionery

Chapter 18

Medicated confectionery (cough drops, lozenges)

Chapter 30

Caramel-colored sugar used as a colorant

may shift between heading 1702 and Chapter 33

Pure chemical sugars (analytical grade)

Chapter 29

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Sugar and Confectionery HS 17

HS Code 1701

Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form

HS Code 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

HS Code 1703

Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar

HS Code 1704

Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa

HS Code 170112

Sugars; beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS Code 170113

Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS Code 170114

Sugars; cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS Code 170191

Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS Code 170199

Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS Code 170211

Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 17?

HS code 17 covers Sugars and sugar confectionery, one of the chapter 17 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 17 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 17 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 17?