HS Code 170290: Sugars; 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
What is HS Code 170290
HS Code 170290 covers Sugars; 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. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes · Chapter 17 — Sugars and sugar confectionery · Heading 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. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.
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What does HS Code 170290 Sugars; 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 Cover?
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.
