HS Code 170290
Other Sugars and Invert Sugar Blends
HS code 170290 covers miscellaneous sugars and sugar syrups, including invert sugar and maltodextrin, not elsewhere classified in heading 1702.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 170290 — Other Sugars and Invert Sugar Blends
This is a residual category for various sugars not listed elsewhere, particularly invert sugar and blends of sugar syrups. It includes items like maltodextrin, artificial honey, and caramel-like sugar products.
What's included
- Invert sugar
- Maltodextrin
- Artificial honey
- Caramels (sugar based)
- Sugar-water solutions
What's excluded
- Natural honey → use
040900(Natural honey produced by bees is classified as an animal product.)
Common examples
- Bulk liquid invert sugar
- Maltodextrin powder for sports nutrition
- Artificial honey for industrial baking
Frequently asked questions
What is invert sugar?
It is a mixture of glucose and fructose obtained by the hydrolysis of sucrose, commonly used in baking to prevent crystallisation.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 20%
- Documentation: Check for local Sugar Tax regulations which often apply to these blends.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, United States
- Top importers: Canada, Japan, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
A broad 'catch-all' code for chemically modified or blended sugars used throughout the food industry.
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