HS Code 170250

Pure Solid Fructose

HS code 170250 covers chemically pure fructose in solid state, providing an intense natural sweetener for specialised food and medical applications.

6-digit Section IVFCL

HS Code 170250 — Pure Solid Fructose

This code is for chemically pure fructose in solid form. It is the sweetest of all naturally occurring sugars and is used extensively in health foods, pharmaceutical formulations, and specialised confectionery.

What's included

  • Crystalline fructose
  • Pure fruit sugar
  • Levulose

What's excluded

  • Fructose syrups → use 170260 (Liquid forms or syrups are classified separately from solid pure fructose.)

Common examples

  • Pure crystalline fructose bags
  • NF/USP grade fructose powder
  • Food-grade solid fructose

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this for fructose syrup?

No, this code is strictly for solid forms. Syrups must be classified under 170260.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
  • Documentation: Must be accompanied by a purity assay; typically requires 99%+ purity.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: China, Turkey, United States
  • Top importers: Germany, Mexico, United Kingdom

Key takeaway

Restricted to solid, high-purity fructose for food and medical use.

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