HS Code 170490: Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa

Q: Is HS code 170490 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 170490 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 170490 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 170490?

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 170490.

What is HS Code 170490

HS Code 170490 covers Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa. 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 1704 — Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa. 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 170490 Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa 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 1704

Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa

HS Code 170490

Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, 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.

Top Trading Countries for Sugar Confectionery (Excluding Gum) HS 170490

Mexico

Key Importer & Exporter

United States of America

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Viet Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 170490?

HS code 170490 covers Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 17 (Sugars and sugar confectionery), Heading 1704, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 170490 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 170490 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 170490?