HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1704.10 – Sugar confectionery; chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa
HS code 1704.10 is the 6-digit subheading for sugar confectionery, chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa. It is used for chewing gum, bubble gum, sugar-coated gum, medicated gum and breath mints.
What HS 1704.10 covers
This HS code encompasses chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, and other sugar confectionery that does not contain cocoa. It represents a significant segment of the global confectionery market, driven by consumer demand for impulse purchases and breath fresheners. Major importers are typically developed economies with high disposable incomes, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK, while key exporters include countries with strong manufacturing capabilities and established brands like the USA, China, and Germany. Trade often involves large multinational corporations, but also regional players. Key trends include the rise of sugar-free options, natural flavorings, and functional gums with added benefits like vitamins or dental care properties. The supply chain involves sourcing ingredients like sugar, glucose syrup, and various flavorings, often from global markets, before manufacturing and distribution.
- Covers
- Chewing gum
- Bubble gum
- Sugar-coated gum
- Medicated gum
- Breath mints
- Fruit chews
- Gum base
- Examples
- Wrigley's Extra
- Trident
- Hubba Bubba
- Mentos Gum
- Airwaves
Codes often confused with 1704.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 170490 (other sugar confectionery without cocoa) if the product is not clearly chewing gum, or 210690 (food preparations not elsewhere specified) for highly specialized functional gums.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 170410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 170410 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 China $138M 13% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $81M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 Canada $62M 5.9% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $116M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $51M 4.8% of world imports
- 3 South Africa $38M 3.6% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 1704.10
Brazil does not split HS 1704.10: its NCM code is 1704.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 17.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1704.10
What is HS code 170410?
HS code 170410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sugar confectionery; chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa. This HS code encompasses chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, and other sugar confectionery that does not contain cocoa. It represents a significant segment of the global confectionery market, driven by consumer demand for impulse purchases and breath fresheners. Major importers are typically developed economies with high disposable incomes, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK, while key exporters include countries with strong manufacturing capabilities and established brands like the USA, China, and Germany. Trade often involves large multinational corporations, but also regional players. Key trends include the rise of sugar-free options, natural flavorings, and functional gums with added benefits like vitamins or dental care properties. The supply chain involves sourcing ingredients like sugar, glucose syrup, and various flavorings, often from global markets, before manufacturing and distribution.
What products fall under HS code 170410?
Chewing gum, bubble gum, sugar-coated gum, medicated gum, breath mints, fruit chews, gum base
What are common misclassifications for HS code 170410?
This code can be confused with 170490 (other sugar confectionery without cocoa) if the product is not clearly chewing gum, or 210690 (food preparations not elsewhere specified) for highly specialized functional gums.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 170410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 170410 in UN Comtrade data were China ($138M, 13% of world exports), Mexico ($81M) and Canada ($62M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 170410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 170410 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($116M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($51M) and South Africa ($38M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 170410 structured?
HS code 170410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (17) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 170410?
In Brazil, HS code 170410 is NCM 1704.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.