HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1701.91 – Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter
HS code 1701.91 is the 6-digit subheading for sugars, sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter. It is used for flavored sugar for coffee, colored sugar sprinkles, vanilla sugar, cinnamon sugar and fruit-flavored sugar.
What HS 1701.91 covers
This HS code covers chemically pure sucrose in solid form that has been enhanced with added flavoring or coloring matter. This moves beyond basic commodity sugar into the realm of specialty food ingredients and consumer-ready products, catering to specific culinary and aesthetic demands. It is traded by food ingredient suppliers, confectioners, beverage manufacturers, and retail food companies. Major importers are typically countries with developed food processing industries and robust consumer markets for flavored sugars, such as the USA, European Union nations, and Japan. Exporters include countries with advanced food ingredient manufacturing capabilities and efficient access to raw sugar, often the same nations that are major sugar refiners. Key aspects of this trade include adherence to food safety regulations for additives, responsiveness to consumer trends for specific flavors or colors, and its diverse applications in baking, confectionery, and beverage industries, where it adds both taste and visual appeal.
- Covers
- Flavored sugar for coffee
- Colored sugar sprinkles
- Vanilla sugar
- Cinnamon sugar
- Fruit-flavored sugar
- Decorative sugar crystals
- Rock candy with flavor/color
- Examples
- Domino Sugar (flavored varieties)
- C&H Sugar (flavored varieties)
- Wilton Decorating Sugars
- McCormick Cinnamon Sugar
Codes often confused with 1701.91
Common mistake. Distinct from unflavored sucrose (1701.99) by the presence of added flavor/color; can be confused with sugar confectionery (1704) if the sugar is the primary component and not just an ingredient.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 170191, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 170191 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Angola, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $26M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $17M 10% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $16M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $167M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Angola $40M 16% of world imports
- 2 Côte d'Ivoire $27M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $23M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $253M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1701.91
Brazil does not split HS 1701.91: its NCM code is 1701.91.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 17.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1701.91
What is HS code 170191?
HS code 170191 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter. This HS code covers chemically pure sucrose in solid form that has been enhanced with added flavoring or coloring matter. This moves beyond basic commodity sugar into the realm of specialty food ingredients and consumer-ready products, catering to specific culinary and aesthetic demands. It is traded by food ingredient suppliers, confectioners, beverage manufacturers, and retail food companies. Major importers are typically countries with developed food processing industries and robust consumer markets for flavored sugars, such as the USA, European Union nations, and Japan. Exporters include countries with advanced food ingredient manufacturing capabilities and efficient access to raw sugar, often the same nations that are major sugar refiners. Key aspects of this trade include adherence to food safety regulations for additives, responsiveness to consumer trends for specific flavors or colors, and its diverse applications in baking, confectionery, and beverage industries, where it adds both taste and visual appeal.
What products fall under HS code 170191?
Flavored sugar for coffee, colored sugar sprinkles, vanilla sugar, cinnamon sugar, fruit-flavored sugar, decorative sugar crystals, rock candy with flavor/color
What are common misclassifications for HS code 170191?
Distinct from unflavored sucrose (1701.99) by the presence of added flavor/color; can be confused with sugar confectionery (1704) if the sugar is the primary component and not just an ingredient.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 170191?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 170191 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($26M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($17M) and Belgium ($16M). World exports came to about $167M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 170191?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 170191 in UN Comtrade data were Angola ($40M, 16% of world imports), Côte d'Ivoire ($27M) and the United States ($23M). World imports came to about $253M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 170191 structured?
HS code 170191 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (17) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 170191?
In Brazil, HS code 170191 is NCM 1701.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.