Harmonized System Code Classification

17 is the first two digits of the HS code, representing Sugars, sugar confections, and syrups.

Specifically, this category is classified based on:

• Product nature: This category includes various types of sugars, such as sucrose, glucose, lactose, fructose, maltose, trehalose, etc., as well as molasses and syrups.
• Main components: The core component of the product is sugar substances.
• Usage: Although sugars can be used for multiple purposes (food, industry, etc.), their primary use is as a sweetener or as a raw material in the food industry.

Therefore, any product whose main component is sugar and is used as a sweetener or as a raw material in the food industry is typically classified under the HS code "17".

It is important to note that for more specific HS codes, further classification is needed based on the type of sugar, purity, form, etc.

First four digits explanation: HS code: 1702

Classification description: Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose, and fructose in solid form; syrups without added flavoring or coloring agents; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.

Specifically including:

• Chemically pure lactose
• Maltose
• Glucose
• Fructose
• Solid sugars
• Syrups without additives
• Artificial honey (with or without natural honey)
• Caramel

6-digit explanation: 1702.90 is classified as:

Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose, and fructose (solid); syrups without added flavoring or coloring agents; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel:

Specific subdivisions are as follows:

• Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and syrup mixtures with a fruit sugar content of more than 50% by dry weight:
  • Other:
    • Other:
      • Mixed syrups described in Note 4 to Chapter 17:
        • Syrups described in Note 9 to Chapter 17 and imported in accordance with the provisions thereof

8-10 digit explanation: hscode: 1702909000 Classification: Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose, and fructose in solid form; syrups without added flavoring or coloring agents; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel Explanation: Refers to other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose, and fructose in solid form; syrups without added flavoring or coloring agents; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel, specifically including invert sugar and other sugar and syrup mixtures with more than 50% fruit sugar by dry weight.

Examples of products: * Invert sugar * Fructose syrup * Artificial honey * Caramel * Glucose syrup * Maltose * Lactose * Sucrose (in solid form) * Syrup without additives