HS Code Subheading

Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form

1702.50 Subheading
Section IV — Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes

About HS Code 170250

This category covers chemically pure fructose in solid form. This highly specialized product is valued for its distinct sweetness profile and metabolic properties, making it a preferred ingredient in specific dietary products, pharmaceuticals, and health supplements. Due to its purity and specialized applications, trade volumes are generally smaller but of higher value compared to bulk sugar syrups. Importers are typically pharmaceutical companies, health food manufacturers, and specialized ingredient distributors. Exporters are chemical and food ingredient producers with advanced purification capabilities, often located in regions with significant corn or sugar beet processing industries.

Products Under This Code

Crystalline fructose, pure fructose powder, pharmaceutical grade fructose, D-fructose, anhydrous fructose, fine crystalline fructose, granulated fructose

Real World Examples

Xylitol USA (crystalline fructose), ADM (crystalline fructose), Roquette (crystalline fructose), Tate & Lyle (crystalline fructose), Cargill (crystalline fructose)

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 170260 (fructose not chemically pure or fructose syrup) or even 170290 if part of a blend. The 'chemically pure' and 'solid form' aspects are crucial for classification.

Products Classified Under 1702.50

Pure fructose

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 1702.20 Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring 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 1702.60 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

Major importers include USA, Germany, Japan; top exporters are China, USA, France.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 170250?

HS code 170250 covers: Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form. This category covers chemically pure fructose in solid form. This highly specialized product is valued for its distinct sweetness profile and metabolic properties, making it a preferred ingredient in specific dietary products, pharmaceuticals, and health supplements. Due to its purity and specialized applications, trade volumes are generally smaller but of higher value compared to bulk sugar syrups. Importers are typically pharmaceutical companies, health food manufacturers, and specialized ingredient distributors. Exporters are chemical and food ingredient producers with advanced purification capabilities, often located in regions with significant corn or sugar beet processing industries.

What products fall under HS code 170250?

Crystalline fructose, pure fructose powder, pharmaceutical grade fructose, D-fructose, anhydrous fructose, fine crystalline fructose, granulated fructose

What are common misclassifications for HS code 170250?

Can be confused with 170260 (fructose not chemically pure or fructose syrup) or even 170290 if part of a blend. The 'chemically pure' and 'solid form' aspects are crucial for classification.

How is HS code 170250 structured?

HS code 170250 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.