Product classification

HS code for Glucose: 1702.30

Sugars, glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.

Classification of glucose under HS 1702.30

Glucose and glucose syrup are classified under HS code 1702.30 when they contain less than 20% fructose by weight in the dry state. This classification is part of Chapter 17, which covers sugars and sugar confectionery. Heading 1702 is used for \"other sugars,\" including chemically pure sugars that are not sucrose (which is in 1701). The primary factor for classification in 1702.30 is the fructose content. If the glucose contains no fructose or a very low percentage (under 20%), it remains in this subheading. This includes both the solid form (dextrose) and the liquid syrup form. The classification is also dependent on the absence of added flavoring or coloring matter; if such substances were added, the product might move to a different heading, such as 2106 for food preparations. The technical specifications, particularly the sugar profile and the dry matter content, are the deciding factors for customs authorities. Glucose is often produced through the hydrolysis of starch (like corn or wheat starch). If the hydrolysis is incomplete, the resulting syrup contains various chain lengths of glucose molecules, but it is still classified here as long as the fructose threshold is not exceeded. Chemically pure glucose, regardless of its source, is also included here, distinguishing it from other sugars like fructose (1702.50) or maltose.

Covers
  • Dextrose monohydrate
  • Anhydrous dextrose
  • Glucose syrup (low fructose)
  • Liquid glucose for industrial use
  • Corn syrup (not high fructose)
  • Chemically pure glucose
Also under 1702.30
  • Cargill (glucose syrup)
  • ADM (dextrose)
  • Tate & Lyle (glucose syrup)
  • Roquette (glucose syrup)
  • Ingredion (glucose syrup)

Codes often confused with 1702.30

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with high-fructose glucose syrup, which falls under 1702.40 if the fructose content is between 20% and 50%. If the fructose content exceeds 50%, it moves to 1702.60. Additionally, glucose that has been flavored or colored for retail sale as a syrup may be classified under 2106.90. It is also important not to confuse it with lactose (1702.11) or chemically pure sugars in 2940.00, although glucose is specifically excluded from 2940.

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 matter1702.60Sugars; fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose), excluding invert sugar2106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.101702.11Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter2940.00Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.3929.40Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39

Top exporters and importers of HS 170230 (the code used for glucose), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 170230 (the code used for glucose) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 170230, not only glucose.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $623M
  2. 2 France $546M
  3. 3 United States $345M

World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $412M
  2. 2 United States $271M
  3. 3 Mexico $233M

World total: $3.5B 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 codes for glucose

Brazil splits HS 1702.30 into 3 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 glucose

What is the HS code for Glucose?

The HS code for Glucose is 170230 (Sugars; glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter).

How do I classify Glucose for customs?

Glucose is classified under HS code 170230 — Sugars; glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for glucose syrup?

The HS code for glucose syrup containing less than 20% fructose is 1702.30.

Is dextrose classified under the same HS code as glucose?

Yes, dextrose is the common name for the D-glucose isomer in crystalline form and is classified under 1702.30.

Which countries are the top exporters of glucose (HS 170230)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 170230 (the code used for glucose) in UN Comtrade data were China ($623M, 22% of world exports), France ($546M) and the United States ($345M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 glucose (HS 170230)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 170230 (the code used for glucose) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($412M, 12% of world imports), the United States ($271M) and Mexico ($233M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 Glucose the same in all countries?

The base HS code 170230 for Glucose 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 glucose in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 170230 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for glucose depends on the product's details: 1702.30.11 (Chemically pure glucose), 1702.30.19 (Other glucose, under 20% fructose), 1702.30.20 (Glucose syrup, under 20% fructose).