Sugars and sugar confectionery
Chapter 17 of the Harmonised System covers Sugars and sugar confectionery. It groups 4 four-digit headings used worldwide to classify these goods for customs and duty.
Sourcing this category from India
Products classified under HS 17 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Sugars and sugar confectionery sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.
How to read this code
17 is the two-digit HS chapter. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.
Headings under HS 17
The Harmonised System breaks Sugars and sugar confectionery into these 4 headings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel
Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
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