About HS Code 170199
This HS code represents the most common form of refined white sugar: chemically pure sucrose in solid form, without any added flavoring or coloring. It is a ubiquitous staple commodity, indispensable for virtually every segment of the food and beverage industry, as well as for direct consumer use. Trade involves both bulk shipments between refiners, distributors, and large-scale food manufacturers, and packaged retail products. Major importers include countries with high population density, extensive food processing sectors, or insufficient domestic sugar production, such as the USA, European Union nations, China, and Indonesia. Exporters are typically countries with robust sugar refining industries and efficient access to raw sugar, including Brazil, Thailand, India, and the EU (through significant intra-EU trade). Key factors influencing this trade are global sugar prices, refining capacity, logistical efficiency, and consumer demand for various sugar types like granulated, powdered, or cube sugar.
Products Under This Code
Granulated white sugar, powdered sugar, caster sugar, sugar cubes, refined industrial sugar, pure sucrose crystals, table sugar
Real World Examples
Domino Granulated Sugar, C&H Pure Cane Sugar, Tate & Lyle White Sugar, Nordzucker Refined Sugar
Common Misclassification
Often confused with raw sugars (1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14) due to being 'sugar,' but the key is its refined, chemically pure state and lack of flavor/color.
Products Classified Under 1701.99
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Brazil, Thailand, and India are leading exporters, while the USA, EU, and China are major importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 170199?
HS code 170199 covers: Sugars; sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter. This HS code represents the most common form of refined white sugar: chemically pure sucrose in solid form, without any added flavoring or coloring. It is a ubiquitous staple commodity, indispensable for virtually every segment of the food and beverage industry, as well as for direct consumer use. Trade involves both bulk shipments between refiners, distributors, and large-scale food manufacturers, and packaged retail products. Major importers include countries with high population density, extensive food processing sectors, or insufficient domestic sugar production, such as the USA, European Union nations, China, and Indonesia. Exporters are typically countries with robust sugar refining industries and efficient access to raw sugar, including Brazil, Thailand, India, and the EU (through significant intra-EU trade). Key factors influencing this trade are global sugar prices, refining capacity, logistical efficiency, and consumer demand for various sugar types like granulated, powdered, or cube sugar.
What products fall under HS code 170199?
Granulated white sugar, powdered sugar, caster sugar, sugar cubes, refined industrial sugar, pure sucrose crystals, table sugar
What are common misclassifications for HS code 170199?
Often confused with raw sugars (1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14) due to being 'sugar,' but the key is its refined, chemically pure state and lack of flavor/color.
How is HS code 170199 structured?
HS code 170199 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.