Chapter 17
Sugars and Sugar Confectionery
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 17 contains 118 HTS lines covering sugars and sugar confectionery. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 12.2%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
1701 — Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
#Heading 1701 contains 40 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–6%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1701
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form:
Free
1701.12
Beet sugar:
Free
1701.12.05.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
1701.12.10.00
Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
1701.12.50.00
Other
35.74¢/kg
1701.13
Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter:
Free
1701.13.05.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
1701.13.10.00
Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
1701.13.20.00
Other sugar to be used for the production (other than by distillation) of polyhydric alcohols, except polyhydric alcohols for use as a substitute for sugar in human food consumption, or to be refined and re-exported in refined form or in sugar-containing products, or to be substituted for domestically produced raw cane sugar that has been or will be exported
1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
1701.13.50.00
Other
33.87¢/kg
1701.14
Other cane sugar:
Free
1701.14.05.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
1701.14.10
Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
1701.14.10.20
Certified organic
Free
1701.14.10.40
Other
Free
1701.14.20.00
Other sugar to be used for the production (other than by distillation) of polyhydric alcohols, except polyhydric alcohols for use as a substitute for sugar in human food consumption, or to be refined and re-exported in refined form or in sugar-containing products, or to be substituted for domestically produced raw cane sugar that has been or will be exported
1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg
1701.14.50.00
Other
33.87¢/kg
1701.91
Containing added flavoring or coloring matter:
Free
1701.91.05.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
1701.91.10.00
Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
1701.91.30.00
Other
35.74¢/kg
1701.91.42.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1701.91.44.00
Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1701.91.48.00
Other
33.9¢/kg + 5.1%
1701.91.52.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1701.91.54.00
Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1701.91.58.00
Other
33.9¢/kg + 5.1%
1701.91.80.00
Other
5.1%
1701.99
Other:
Free
1701.99.05.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
1701.99.10
Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg
1701.99.10.15
Certified organic
Free
1701.99.10.17
Other
Free
1701.99.10.25
Sugar not for further processing
Free
1701.99.10.50
Other
Free
1701.99.50
Other
35.74¢/kg
1701.99.50.15
Certified organic
Free
1701.99.50.17
Other
Free
1701.99.50.25
Sugar not for further processing
Free
1701.99.50.50
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.12 | Beet sugar: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.12.05.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.12.10.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) See 9822.05.15 (P+) |
| 1701.12.50.00 | Other | 35.74¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.09.01-9823.09.09 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1701.13 | Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.13.05.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.13.10.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) See 9822.05.15 (P+) |
| 1701.13.20.00 | Other sugar to be used for the production (other than by distillation) of polyhydric alcohols, except polyhydric alcohols for use as a substitute for sugar in human food consumption, or to be refined and re-exported in refined form or in sugar-containing products, or to be substituted for domestically produced raw cane sugar that has been or will be exported | 1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.13.50.00 | Other | 33.87¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.09.01-9823.09.09 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1701.14 | Other cane sugar: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.14.05.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.14.10 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) See 9822.05.15 (P+) |
| 1701.14.10.20 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.14.10.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.14.20.00 | Other sugar to be used for the production (other than by distillation) of polyhydric alcohols, except polyhydric alcohols for use as a substitute for sugar in human food consumption, or to be refined and re-exported in refined form or in sugar-containing products, or to be substituted for domestically produced raw cane sugar that has been or will be exported | 1.4606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 0.943854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.14.50.00 | Other | 33.87¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.09.01-9823.09.09 (S+) See 9822.03.01 (MA) |
| 1701.91 | Containing added flavoring or coloring matter: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.91.05.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.91.10.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) See 9822.05.15 (P+) |
| 1701.91.30.00 | Other | 35.74¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.09.01-9823.09.09 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1701.91.42.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.91.44.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (OM,PE,S) |
| 1701.91.48.00 | Other | 33.9¢/kg + 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1701.91.52.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.91.54.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.91.58.00 | Other | 33.9¢/kg + 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1701.91.80.00 | Other | 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.99 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.99.05.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1701.99.10 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg less 0.020668¢/kg for each degree under 100 degrees (and fractions of a degree in proportion) but not less than 3.143854¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) See 9822.05.15 (P+) |
| 1701.99.10.15 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.99.10.17 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.99.10.25 | Sugar not for further processing | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.99.10.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.99.50 | Other | 35.74¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.09.01-9823.09.09 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1701.99.50.15 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.99.50.17 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.99.50.25 | Sugar not for further processing | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1701.99.50.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
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
#Heading 1702 contains 54 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–9.6%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
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:
Free
1702.11.00.00
Containing by weight 99 percent or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter
6.4%
1702.19.00.00
Other
6.4%
1702.20
Maple sugar and maple syrup:
Free
1702.20.22
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.20.22.10
Maple sugar
Free
1702.20.22.90
Maple syrup
Free
1702.20.24
Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.20.24.10
Maple sugar
Free
1702.20.24.90
Maple syrup
Free
1702.20.28
Other
16.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1%
1702.20.28.10
Maple sugar
Free
1702.20.28.90
Maple syrup
Free
1702.20.40
Other
Free
1702.20.40.10
Maple sugar
Free
1702.20.40.40
In containers over 5 kg
Free
1702.20.40.50
Other
Free
1702.20.40.60
In containers over 5 kg
Free
1702.20.40.70
Other
Free
1702.30
Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 percent by weight of fructose:
Free
1702.30.22.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.30.24.00
Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.30.28.00
Other
16.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1%
1702.30.40
Other
2.2¢/kg
1702.30.40.45
Certified organic
Free
1702.30.40.65
Other
Free
1702.30.40.75
Certified organic
Free
1702.30.40.85
Other
Free
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:
Free
1702.40.22.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.40.24.00
Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.40.28.00
Other
33.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1%
1702.40.40.00
Other
5.1%
1702.50.00.00
Chemically pure fructose
9.6%
1702.60
Other fructose and fructose syrup, containing in the dry state more than 50 percent by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar:
Free
1702.60.22.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.60.24.00
Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.60.28.00
Other
33.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1%
1702.60.40
Other
5.1%
1702.60.40.30
Certified organic
Free
1702.60.40.50
Other
Free
1702.60.40.90
Other
Free
1702.90
Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 percent by weight of fructose:
Free
1702.90.05.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
3.6606¢/kg of total sugars
1702.90.10.00
Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapterand entered pursuant to its provisions
3.6606¢/kg of total sugars
1702.90.20.00
Other
35.74¢/kg
1702.90.35.00
Invert molasses
0.35¢/liter
1702.90.40.00
Other
0.35¢/liter
1702.90.52.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.90.54.00
Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.90.58.00
Other
33.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1%
1702.90.64.00
Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
6%
1702.90.68.00
Other
33.9¢/kg + 5.1%
1702.90.90.00
Other
5.1%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.11.00.00 | Containing by weight 99 percent or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.19.00.00 | Other | 6.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.20 | Maple sugar and maple syrup: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.22 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.20.22.10 | Maple sugar | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.22.90 | Maple syrup | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.24 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (OM,PE,S) |
| 1702.20.24.10 | Maple sugar | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.24.90 | Maple syrup | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.28 | Other | 16.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01 (MA) |
| 1702.20.28.10 | Maple sugar | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.28.90 | Maple syrup | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.40.10 | Maple sugar | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.40.40 | In containers over 5 kg | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.40.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.40.60 | In containers over 5 kg | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.20.40.70 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.30 | Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 percent by weight of fructose: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.30.22.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.30.24.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (OM,PE,S) |
| 1702.30.28.00 | Other | 16.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1702.30.40 | Other | 2.2¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.30.40.45 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.30.40.65 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.30.40.75 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.30.40.85 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 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: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.40.22.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.40.24.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (OM,PE,S) |
| 1702.40.28.00 | Other | 33.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1702.40.40.00 | Other | 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.50.00.00 | Chemically pure fructose | 9.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.60 | Other fructose and fructose syrup, containing in the dry state more than 50 percent by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.60.22.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.60.24.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (OM,PE,S) |
| 1702.60.28.00 | Other | 33.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1702.60.40 | Other | 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.60.40.30 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.60.40.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.60.40.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.90 | Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 percent by weight of fructose: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1702.90.05.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg of total sugars | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.90.10.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapterand entered pursuant to its provisions | 3.6606¢/kg of total sugars | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) See 9822.05.15 (P+) |
| 1702.90.20.00 | Other | 35.74¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.09.01-9823.09.09 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1702.90.35.00 | Invert molasses | 0.35¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.90.40.00 | Other | 0.35¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.90.52.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1702.90.54.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (OM,PE,S) |
| 1702.90.58.00 | Other | 33.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1702.90.64.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (OM,PE,S) |
| 1702.90.68.00 | Other | 33.9¢/kg + 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1702.90.90.00 | Other | 5.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1703 — Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
#Heading 1703 contains 7 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1703
Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar:
Free
1703.10
Cane molasses:
Free
1703.10.30.00
Imported for (a) the commercial extraction of sugar or (b) human consumption
0.35¢/liter
1703.10.50.00
Other
0.01¢/kg of total sugars
1703.90
Other:
Free
1703.90.30.00
Imported for (a) the commercial extraction of sugar or (b) human consumption
0.35¢/liter
1703.90.50.00
Other
0.01¢/kg of total sugars
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1703 | Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1703.10 | Cane molasses: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1703.10.30.00 | Imported for (a) the commercial extraction of sugar or (b) human consumption | 0.35¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1703.10.50.00 | Other | 0.01¢/kg of total sugars | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1703.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1703.90.30.00 | Imported for (a) the commercial extraction of sugar or (b) human consumption | 0.35¢/liter | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1703.90.50.00 | Other | 0.01¢/kg of total sugars | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1704 — Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
#Heading 1704 contains 17 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–12.2%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1704
Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa:
Free
1704.10.00.00
Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated
4%
1704.90
Other:
Free
1704.90.10.00
Candied nuts
4.5%
1704.90.25.00
Cough drops
Free
1704.90.35
Other
5.6%
1704.90.35.20
Containing peanuts, peanut butter or peanut paste
Free
1704.90.35.50
Other
Free
1704.90.35.90
Other
Free
1704.90.52.00
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
12.2%
1704.90.54.00
Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
12.2%
1704.90.58.00
Other
40¢/kg +10.4%
1704.90.64.00
Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
12.2%
1704.90.68.00
Other
40¢/kg + 10.4%
1704.90.74.00
Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
12.2%
1704.90.78.00
Other
40¢/kg + 10.4%
1704.90.90.00
Other
10.4%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1704 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1704.10.00.00 | Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated | 4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 1.2% (JP) |
| 1704.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1704.90.10.00 | Candied nuts | 4.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 1.35% (JP) |
| 1704.90.25.00 | Cough drops | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1704.90.35 | Other | 5.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 2.8% (JP) |
| 1704.90.35.20 | Containing peanuts, peanut butter or peanut paste | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1704.90.35.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1704.90.35.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1704.90.52.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 6.1% (JP) |
| 1704.90.54.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1704.90.58.00 | Other | 40¢/kg +10.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,SG) See 9822.04.25 (AU) See 9823.08.01-9823.08.38 (S+) See 9918.04.60, 9918.04.69 (CO) |
| 1704.90.64.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (OM,PE,S) |
| 1704.90.68.00 | Other | 40¢/kg + 10.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1704.90.74.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1704.90.78.00 | Other | 40¢/kg + 10.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) |
| 1704.90.90.00 | Other | 10.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 17
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 17). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.