HS Code 1703
Molasses
HS code 1703 covers molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar, primarily used for industrial fermentation and animal feed.
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HS Code 1703 — Molasses
The thick, dark syrup left over after sugar has been extracted from cane or beet. It is used in animal feed, industrial fermentation for alcohol production, and in cooking.
What's included
- Cane molasses
- Beet molasses
- Blackstrap molasses
- Edible molasses
What's excluded
- Molasses with added flavouring → use
2106(Flavor additives move the product to food preparations.)
Common examples
- Blackstrap molasses for cattle
- Refining molasses for rum production
- Cooking molasses in 500ml bottles
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 1702 and 1703?
1702 covers products intended as sugars/syrups; 1703 covers the residual by-product of refining.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 0.40 EUR/100kg
- Documentation: Quality certificates usually specify Brix content and total sugar.
- Typical shipping mode: Tanker
- Top exporters: Pakistan, India, Thailand
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Philippines
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Key takeaway
A residual product with massive trade volume for the bio-ethanol and feed sectors.
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