Other sugars — HTS 1702
Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel
Chapter 17 › Heading 1702
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1702 is a broad product category for certain sugars and sugar preparations that are not covered by the more specific headings for cane or beet sugar. It includes chemically pure sugars such as lactose, maltose, glucose, and fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavoring or coloring; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; and caramel. The heading is organized by the product’s identity, composition, and physical form.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the product at the 4-digit heading level, then use the more detailed subheadings and statistical suffixes. Those distinctions may depend on the specific sugar or preparation, whether it is solid or a syrup, whether it is chemically pure, its composition, and—in some cases—how it is packaged or described in the tariff. The product’s ingredients, manufacturing process, technical specifications, and intended use can help, but intended use alone usually does not determine classification.
What to check
- Confirm that the product belongs in heading 1702 rather than a heading for cane or beet sugar, flavoring-containing preparations, or another food preparation.
- Identify the principal material and product type: lactose, maltose, glucose, fructose, another sugar, syrup, artificial honey, or caramel.
- Check whether the item is in solid form or a syrup, and verify whether it contains added flavoring or coloring matter.
- Compare the product’s formulation, purity, manufacturing description, and packaging with the wording of the relevant 8-digit HTSUS subheading and any applicable notes.
- Keep specifications, ingredient lists, laboratory information, and supplier records; consult a customs broker or request a binding classification ruling if the product could fit more than one subheading.
HTS heading 1702 summary
Other sugars is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1702.20 | Maple sugar and maple syrup |
| 1702.30 | Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 percent by weight of fructose |
| 1702.40 | Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20 percent but less than 50 percent by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar |
| 1702.60 | Other fructose and fructose syrup, containing in the dry state more than 50 percent by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar |
| 1702.90 | Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 percent by weight of fructose |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1702.11.00.00 👉 | Containing by weight 99 percent or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter | 6.4% | Free | 50% |
| 1702.19.00.00 👉 | Other | 6.4% | Free | 50% |
| 1702.50.00.00 👉 | Chemically pure fructose | 9.6% | Free | 50% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1702?
Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.