Product classification
HS code for Glucose syrup: 1702.40
Sugars, 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 matter.
Classification of glucose syrup under HS 1702.40
Glucose syrup classified under HS code 1702.40 is categorized based on its specific chemical composition and fructose content. According to the Harmonized System's General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Chapter 17 covers sugars and sugar confectionery. Heading 1702 is reserved for other sugars in solid form and sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter. Subheading 1702.40 specifically identifies glucose and glucose syrup that contains, in the dry state, at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose. This classification is distinct from invert sugar, which is a 50/50 split of glucose and fructose. The product is typically produced through the controlled hydrolysis of starch, often derived from corn, wheat, or potatoes. For customs purposes, the determination of the fructose content must be performed on the dry matter to ensure the product does not fall into the lower fructose category (1702.30) or the higher fructose category (1702.60). The absence of flavoring and coloring is a critical requirement; if these are added, the product is generally reclassified under heading 2106 as a food preparation.
- Covers
- High-fructose glucose syrup (20-49% fructose)
- Purified glucose syrup for industrial food processing
- Liquid glucose with 42% fructose content
- Enzymatically converted starch syrups within the specified fructose range
- Glucose syrup concentrates for beverage manufacturing
- Also under 1702.40
- Cargill (HFCS-42)
- ADM (HFCS-42)
- Tate & Lyle (glucose-fructose syrup)
- Roquette (glucose-fructose syrup)
- Ingredion (glucose-fructose syrup)
Codes often confused with 1702.40
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 1702.30, which covers glucose and glucose syrup containing less than 20% fructose. Conversely, products with 50% or more fructose are classified under 1702.60. Another common error involves flavored syrups, which must be classified under 2106.90 rather than Chapter 17. Additionally, chemically pure fructose is classified under 1702.50, regardless of its state.
Top exporters and importers of HS 170240 (the code used for glucose syrup), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 170240 (the code used for glucose syrup) in UN Comtrade data was Hungary, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 170240, not only glucose syrup.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Hungary $43M 24% of world exports
- 2 United States $19M 11% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $17M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $183M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $40M 15% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $35M 13% of world imports
- 3 United States $25M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $278M 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 syrup
Brazil splits HS 1702.40 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1702.40.10Glucose with 20% to under 50% fructose
- 1702.40.20Glucose syrup with 20% to under 50% fructose
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about glucose syrup
What is the HS code for Glucose syrup?
The HS code for Glucose syrup is 170240 (Sugars; 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 matter).
How do I classify Glucose syrup for customs?
Glucose syrup is classified under HS code 170240 — Sugars; 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 matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for glucose syrup with 30% fructose?
Glucose syrup containing 30% fructose in the dry state is classified under HS code 1702.40, as it falls within the 20% to 50% range.
Does this code include flavored glucose syrup?
No, HS code 1702.40 is strictly for syrups without added flavoring or coloring. Flavored versions are classified under heading 2106.
Which countries are the top exporters of glucose syrup (HS 170240)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 170240 (the code used for glucose syrup) in UN Comtrade data were Hungary ($43M, 24% of world exports), the United States ($19M) and Slovakia ($17M). World exports came to about $183M, 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 syrup (HS 170240)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 170240 (the code used for glucose syrup) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($40M, 15% of world imports), Mexico ($35M) and the United States ($25M). World imports came to about $278M, 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 syrup the same in all countries?
The base HS code 170240 for Glucose 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 glucose syrup in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 170240 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for glucose syrup depends on the product's details: 1702.40.10 (Glucose with 20% to under 50% fructose), 1702.40.20 (Glucose syrup with 20% to under 50% fructose).