HS Code for Artificial sweetener

Artificial sweeteners, specifically saccharin and its salts, are classified under HS code 2925.11. This code is located in Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals. Heading 2925 is designated for carboxyimide-function compounds (including saccharin and its salts) and imine-function compounds. Saccharin is a cyclic imide and is one of the most common non-nutritive sweeteners used globally. The classification is based strictly on the chemical structure of the molecule as per the General Rules of Interpretation. While these substances are used in the food industry, pure chemical sweeteners are classified in the chemical chapters rather than the food chapters. However, this classification only applies to the pure chemical substance. If the saccharin is prepared as a tabletop sweetener by mixing it with bulking agents like maltodextrin or dextrose, the classification shifts to Chapter 21. For bulk industrial imports of the pure chemical, 2925.11 is the mandatory code. This ensures that the chemical is tracked for safety, purity, and regulatory compliance according to organic chemistry standards.

Products Included

• Pure saccharin powder
• Saccharin sodium (soluble saccharin)
• Saccharin calcium
• Saccharin salts for industrial food manufacturing
• Imide-function artificial sweetening agents

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification is HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified. This code is only appropriate if the sweetener is a mixture or a retail-ready preparation. Another error is confusing saccharin with other sweeteners like aspartame, which is classified under 2924.29 (carboxyamide-function compounds), or sucralose, which falls under 2932.99 (heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only). Each artificial sweetener has a unique chemical structure that dictates a different code within Chapter 29.

FAQ

What is the HS code for saccharin?

The HS code for pure saccharin and its salts is 2925.11.

Is aspartame classified under this code?

No, aspartame is an amino-acid based sweetener and is classified under HS code 2924.29 because it has a different chemical functional group (amide vs imide).