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HS HEADING 1701

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

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1701.12

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

1701.13

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

1701.14

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

1701.91

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

1701.99

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

Chapter 17 classification notes

Sugar faces extensive tariff-rate quotas (US) and safeguard mechanisms (EU). Quota-licensed imports pay duty well below market price; over-quota rates are prohibitive.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Chocolate confectionery: Chapter 18 (cocoa). Sugar-free gum and sweeteners: still 1704.10 for gum, 2106 for aspartame-based sugar-free powders.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 17

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