HS 1703 — Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 17 Sugars and sugar confectionery
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 17
Chapter 17 Sugars and sugar confectionery
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 1703 covers
Cane or beet sugar, other sugars, molasses, and sugar confectionery and cocoa-free sweets.
Classification notes
Sugar type and whether in solid, syrup or confectionery form governs classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 1703
What is HS 1703?
Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 17 (Sugars and sugar confectionery). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 1703?
Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 1703 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 1703 products?
Sugar type and whether in solid, syrup or confectionery form governs classification.