HS Code Subheading

Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

1702.20 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 170220

This HS code is dedicated to maple sugar and maple syrup, specifically chemically pure maple sugar in solid form and maple syrup without added flavorings or colorings. This is a distinct and culturally significant product category, primarily sourced from North America. The international trade of maple products is driven by consumer demand for natural, specialty sweeteners and gourmet food items. Importers include specialty food distributors, retailers, and the food service industry, particularly in regions valuing natural and organic products. Exporters are almost exclusively Canada and the United States, with Canada being the dominant global supplier.

Products Under This Code

Pure maple syrup, maple sugar granules, maple candy, maple butter, organic maple syrup, maple flakes, maple cream

Real World Examples

Crown Maple Syrup, Butternut Mountain Farm, Coombs Family Farms, L.B. Maple Treat, Bernard

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 170290 if the maple syrup contains added flavorings or colorings, or with 040900 (natural honey) due to its natural sweetener status.

Products Classified Under 1702.20

Maple sugarMaple syrup

Related Codes

1702.11 Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter 1702.19 Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter 1702.30 Sugars; glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter 1702.40 Sugars; glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter 1702.50 Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form 1702.60 Sugars; fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose), excluding invert sugar 1702.90 Sugars; n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose

Industry

This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.

Trade Overview

Top importers are USA, Germany, Japan; top exporters are Canada, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 170220?

HS code 170220 covers: Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter. This HS code is dedicated to maple sugar and maple syrup, specifically chemically pure maple sugar in solid form and maple syrup without added flavorings or colorings. This is a distinct and culturally significant product category, primarily sourced from North America. The international trade of maple products is driven by consumer demand for natural, specialty sweeteners and gourmet food items. Importers include specialty food distributors, retailers, and the food service industry, particularly in regions valuing natural and organic products. Exporters are almost exclusively Canada and the United States, with Canada being the dominant global supplier.

What products fall under HS code 170220?

Pure maple syrup, maple sugar granules, maple candy, maple butter, organic maple syrup, maple flakes, maple cream

What are common misclassifications for HS code 170220?

Can be confused with 170290 if the maple syrup contains added flavorings or colorings, or with 040900 (natural honey) due to its natural sweetener status.

How is HS code 170220 structured?

HS code 170220 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.