Product classification

HS code for Chewing gum: 1704.10

Sugar confectionery, chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.

Classification of chewing gum under HS 1704.10

Chewing gum is classified under HS code 1704.10, which is located in Chapter 17 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers sugars and sugar confectionery. Heading 1704 is specifically for sugar confectionery (including white chocolate) that does not contain cocoa. The subheading 1704.10 is the dedicated code for chewing gum, whether or not it is sugar-coated. This classification includes products consisting of a gum base (natural or synthetic) mixed with sweeteners, softeners, and flavorings. A critical requirement for this code is the absence of cocoa; if any amount of cocoa is added to the gum, it must be classified under Chapter 18. While the heading title mentions "sugar confectionery," most customs authorities also classify sugar-free chewing gum under 1704.10 by application of GRI 1 or GRI 3, as these products are considered substitutes for sugar-based gum and share the same essential character. This code is used to track the global trade of confectionery and is often subject to specific excise taxes or sugar levies in various jurisdictions.

Covers
  • Bubble gum
  • Sugar-coated chewing gum
  • Sugar-free chewing gum
  • Stick chewing gum
  • Pellet-style chewing gum
  • Center-filled chewing gum
  • Gum balls
Also under 1704.10
  • Wrigley's Extra
  • Trident
  • Hubba Bubba
  • Mentos Gum
  • Airwaves

Codes often confused with 1704.10

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for chewing gum occurs when the product contains cocoa, which requires classification under 1806.31 or 1806.90. Another common error involves medicated gum. If the gum contains active medicinal ingredients, such as nicotine for smoking cessation or certain vitamins, it may be classified under 3004.90 as a medicated product rather than confectionery. Additionally, the raw gum base itself, before being processed into finished chewing gum with sweeteners and flavors, is classified under 4001 or 4002 depending on whether it is natural or synthetic rubber-based.

1806.31Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less1806.90Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa; n.e.c. in chapter 183004.90Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale40.01Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip40.02Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

Top exporters and importers of HS 170410 (the code used for chewing gum), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 170410 (the code used for chewing gum) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 170410, not only chewing gum.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $138M
  2. 2 Mexico $81M
  3. 3 Canada $62M

World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $116M
  2. 2 Germany $51M
  3. 3 South Africa $38M

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 chewing gum

Brazil classifies chewing gum under NCM 1704.10.00: HS 1704.10 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about chewing gum

What is the HS code for Chewing gum?

The HS code for Chewing gum is 170410 (Sugar confectionery; chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa).

How do I classify Chewing gum for customs?

Chewing gum is classified under HS code 170410 — Sugar confectionery; chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for standard chewing gum?

The HS code for chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, provided it does not contain cocoa, is 1704.10.

Is nicotine gum classified as chewing gum?

No, nicotine gum is generally classified under HS code 3004.90 because it is treated as a pharmaceutical product for therapeutic use.

Which countries are the top exporters of chewing gum (HS 170410)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 170410 (the code used for chewing gum) 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 chewing gum (HS 170410)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 170410 (the code used for chewing gum) 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.

Is the HS code for Chewing gum the same in all countries?

The base HS code 170410 for Chewing gum is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for chewing gum in Brazil?

In Brazil, chewing gum (HS 170410) is classified under NCM 1704.10.00.