HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 1702.50 – Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form

HS code 1702.50 is the 6-digit subheading for sugars, fructose, chemically pure, in solid form. It is used for crystalline fructose, pure fructose powder, pharmaceutical grade fructose, D-fructose and anhydrous fructose.

What HS 1702.50 covers

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.

Covers
  • Crystalline fructose
  • Pure fructose powder
  • Pharmaceutical grade fructose
  • D-fructose
  • Anhydrous fructose
  • Fine crystalline fructose
  • Granulated fructose
Examples
  • Xylitol USA (crystalline fructose)
  • ADM (crystalline fructose)
  • Roquette (crystalline fructose)
  • Tate & Lyle (crystalline fructose)
  • Cargill (crystalline fructose)

Codes often confused with 1702.50

Common mistake. 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.

1702.60Sugars; fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose), excluding invert sugar1702.90Sugars; 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 170250, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 170250 in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, 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. 1 Türkiye $118M
  2. 2 United States $68M
  3. 3 Netherlands $33M

World total: $293M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Mexico $52M
  2. 2 Germany $49M
  3. 3 Netherlands $35M

World total: $319M 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 1702.50

Brazil does not split HS 1702.50: its NCM code is 1702.50.00.

  1. 1702.50.00 Chemically pure fructoseFrutose (levulose) quimicamente pura

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 1702.50

What is HS code 170250?

HS code 170250 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 170250?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 170250 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($118M, 40% of world exports), the United States ($68M) and the Netherlands ($33M). World exports came to about $293M, 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 170250?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 170250 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($52M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($49M) and the Netherlands ($35M). World imports came to about $319M, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 170250?

In Brazil, HS code 170250 is NCM 1702.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.