HS Chapter 17 — Sugars and sugar confectionery
Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14
HS Chapter
Chapter number
Section
Section name
Typical duty
By subheading & market
HS headings
4-digit headings
What Chapter 17 covers
Cane or beet sugar, other sugars, molasses, and sugar confectionery and cocoa-free sweets.
Common HS headings in Chapter 17
- 1701 Cane/beet sugar
- 1702 Other sugars
- 1704 Sugar confectionery
Classification notes
Sugar type and whether in solid, syrup or confectionery form governs classification.
Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 17
What Chapter 17 covers
Cane or beet sugar, other sugars, molasses, and sugar confectionery and cocoa-free sweets.
Which products are classified under HS Chapter 17?
Common HS headings in Chapter 17 include: 1701 Cane/beet sugar; 1702 Other sugars; 1704 Sugar confectionery.
How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 17 goods?
Determine the precise 6-digit HS 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 Chapter 17 products?
Sugar type and whether in solid, syrup or confectionery form governs classification.