HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1702.19 – Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter
HS code 1702.19 is the 6-digit subheading for sugars, lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter. It is used for food grade lactose, feed grade lactose, lactose monohydrate, lactose for confectionery and lactose for baking.
What HS 1702.19 covers
This category covers lactose and lactose syrup with less than 99% lactose content, making it suitable for a broader range of industrial applications compared to its high-purity counterpart. These products are widely utilized in the food industry as a bulking agent, sweetener, or texture modifier in confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products. They also find significant use in animal feed formulations. Trade volumes are substantial, often involving bulk shipments, with less stringent purity requirements than pharmaceutical grades. Importers are typically large-scale food processors and animal feed manufacturers, while exporters are major dairy-producing countries.
- Covers
- Food grade lactose
- Feed grade lactose
- Lactose monohydrate
- Lactose for confectionery
- Lactose for baking
- Industrial lactose powder
- Crude lactose
- Examples
- FrieslandCampina (food grade lactose)
- Glanbia Nutritionals (lactose for food)
- Hilmar Ingredients (lactose powder)
- Saputo Dairy Australia (industrial lactose)
Codes often confused with 1702.19
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 170211 due to the similar product type; the key differentiator is the 'less than 99%' lactose purity. It can also be mistaken for other sugar types if not properly analyzed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 170219, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 170219 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 13% 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 $23M 32% of world exports
- 2 France $16M 22% of world exports
- 3 Italy $3.6M 5.0% of world exports
World total: $71M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $31M 13% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $29M 13% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $23M 10% of world imports
World total: $229M 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 1702.19
Brazil does not split HS 1702.19: its NCM code is 1702.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 17.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1702.19
What is HS code 170219?
HS code 170219 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter. This category covers lactose and lactose syrup with less than 99% lactose content, making it suitable for a broader range of industrial applications compared to its high-purity counterpart. These products are widely utilized in the food industry as a bulking agent, sweetener, or texture modifier in confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products. They also find significant use in animal feed formulations. Trade volumes are substantial, often involving bulk shipments, with less stringent purity requirements than pharmaceutical grades. Importers are typically large-scale food processors and animal feed manufacturers, while exporters are major dairy-producing countries.
What products fall under HS code 170219?
Food grade lactose, feed grade lactose, lactose monohydrate, lactose for confectionery, lactose for baking, industrial lactose powder, crude lactose
What are common misclassifications for HS code 170219?
Frequently confused with 170211 due to the similar product type; the key differentiator is the 'less than 99%' lactose purity. It can also be mistaken for other sugar types if not properly analyzed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 170219?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 170219 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($23M, 32% of world exports), France ($16M) and Italy ($3.6M). World exports came to about $71M, 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 170219?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 170219 in UN Comtrade data were India ($31M, 13% of world imports), Nigeria ($29M) and the Netherlands ($23M). World imports came to about $229M, 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 170219 structured?
HS code 170219 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (17) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 170219?
In Brazil, HS code 170219 is NCM 1702.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.