Product classification

HS code for Fructose syrup: 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.

Classification of fructose syrup under HS 1702.60

Fructose syrup is classified under HS code 1702.60 based on its chemical composition and the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Chapter 17 encompasses sugars and sugar confectionery. Within this chapter, heading 1702 is designated for other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose, and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; and caramel. The specific subheading 1702.60 is reserved for fructose and fructose syrup that contains, in the dry state, more than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar. This classification is determined by the concentration of fructose relative to other saccharides. If the fructose content is measured at 50% or less by weight in the dry state, the product would typically fall under a different subheading within 1702, such as 1702.40. The classification process requires precise laboratory analysis to verify the fructose-to-glucose ratio and the total solids content to ensure the product meets the specific threshold required by the nomenclature. This code is essential for international trade as it distinguishes high-fructose sweeteners from standard glucose syrups and sucrose-based products.

Covers
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) with >50% fructose content
  • Liquid fructose solutions for industrial food production
  • Concentrated fructose syrups used in beverages
  • Crystalline fructose dissolved in water without additives
Also under 1702.60
  • Cargill (HFCS-55, HFCS-90)
  • ADM (HFCS-55, HFCS-90)
  • Tate & Lyle (HFCS)
  • Roquette (fructose syrup)
  • Ingredion (fructose syrup)

Codes often confused with 1702.60

Common mistake. Fructose syrup is frequently confused with HS code 1702.40, which covers glucose and glucose syrup containing 20% to 50% fructose. Another common error is using 1702.50, which is strictly for chemically pure fructose in solid form. Importers also mistakenly use 2106.90 for flavored syrups, but 1702.60 is specific to unflavored fructose syrup. Additionally, invert sugar is specifically excluded and falls under 1702.90.

1702.40Sugars; 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 matter1702.50Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form2106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.101702.90Sugars; 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 170260 (the code used for fructose syrup), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 170260 (the code used for fructose syrup) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 40% of world imports. Mexico reports $241M of its chapter 17 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 170260, not only fructose syrup.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $594M
  2. 2 China $175M
  3. 3 Mexico $172M

Mexico reports $241M of its chapter 17 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.

World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Mexico $496M
  2. 2 United States $151M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$90M

World total: $1.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for fructose syrup

Brazil splits HS 1702.60 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about fructose syrup

What is the HS code for Fructose syrup?

The HS code for Fructose syrup is 170260 (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). The HS code for fructose syrup containing more than 50% fructose in the dry state is 1702.60.

How do I classify Fructose syrup for customs?

Fructose syrup is classified under HS code 170260 — 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) 55 classified here?

Yes, HFCS 55, which contains approximately 55% fructose, meets the requirement of being over 50% fructose and is classified under 1702.60.

Which countries are the top exporters of fructose syrup (HS 170260)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 170260 (the code used for fructose syrup) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($594M, 47% of world exports), China ($175M) and Mexico ($172M). World exports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $241M of its chapter 17 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.

Which countries are the top importers of fructose syrup (HS 170260)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 170260 (the code used for fructose syrup) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($496M, 40% of world imports), the United States ($151M) and Vietnam (about $90M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Fructose syrup the same in all countries?

The base HS code 170260 for Fructose syrup 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 fructose syrup in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 170260 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fructose syrup depends on the product's details: 1702.60.10 (Fructose (levulose), not chemically pure), 1702.60.20 (Fructose syrup, over 50% fructose).