Product classification
HS code for Maple sugar: 1702.20
Sugars, maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form, maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Classification of maple sugar under HS 1702.20
Maple sugar and maple syrup are classified under HS code 1702.20. This classification falls within Chapter 17, which covers sugars and sugar confectionery. Heading 1702 is designated for "other sugars," including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose, and fructose in solid form, as well as sugar syrups that do not contain added flavoring or coloring matter. Subheading 1702.20 is the specific global standard for maple-derived sweeteners. The classification logic relies on the purity of the product; it must be derived from the sap of the maple tree (Acer genus). For maple sugar, it must be in solid form, while maple syrup is the liquid concentration of the sap. A critical requirement for this classification is the absence of added flavoring or coloring agents. If the product is modified with artificial flavors or colors, it may be excluded from this heading and moved to a category for food preparations. This code is essential for customs authorities to apply correct tariffs and monitor the trade of natural sweeteners versus refined cane or beet sugars.
- Covers
- Pure maple syrup in liquid form
- Granulated maple sugar for culinary use
- Solid maple sugar blocks or bricks
- Dehydrated maple sap crystals
- Concentrated maple syrup without additives
- Also under 1702.20
- Crown Maple Syrup
- Butternut Mountain Farm
- Coombs Family Farms
- L.B. Maple Treat
- Bernard
Codes often confused with 1702.20
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified. This often happens when maple syrup has added flavors, thickeners, or colors, which disqualifies it from heading 1702. Another common error is using HS code 1704.90, which is intended for sugar confectionery (like maple candies that contain other ingredients or are shaped for immediate consumption). Furthermore, maple-flavored corn syrup is often incorrectly declared under 1702.20, but it should actually be classified under 1702.30 or 2106 depending on its composition, as it is not a pure maple product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 170220 (the code used for maple sugar), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 170220 (the code used for maple sugar) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 85% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 53% 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 170220, not only maple sugar.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $605M 85% of world exports
- 2 United States $42M 5.9% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $14M 2.0% of world exports
World total: $709M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $387M 53% of world imports
- 2 Germany $52M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $42M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $725M 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 maple sugar
Brazil classifies maple sugar under NCM 1702.20.00: HS 1702.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about maple sugar
What is the HS code for Maple sugar?
The HS code for Maple sugar is 170220 (Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter). The HS code for pure maple sugar in solid form and pure maple syrup is 1702.20.
How do I classify Maple sugar for customs?
Maple sugar is classified under HS code 170220 — Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is maple-flavored syrup classified here?
No, syrups that are only maple-flavored and made primarily from other sugars (like corn syrup) are typically classified under HS code 2106.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of maple sugar (HS 170220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 170220 (the code used for maple sugar) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($605M, 85% of world exports), the United States ($42M) and Denmark ($14M). World exports came to about $709M, 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 maple sugar (HS 170220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 170220 (the code used for maple sugar) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($387M, 53% of world imports), Germany ($52M) and the United Kingdom ($42M). World imports came to about $725M, 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 Maple sugar the same in all countries?
The base HS code 170220 for Maple sugar 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 maple sugar in Brazil?
In Brazil, maple sugar (HS 170220) is classified under NCM 1702.20.00.