Product classification
HS code for Maple syrup: 1702.20
Sugars, maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form, maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Classification of maple syrup under HS 1702.20
Maple syrup and maple sugar are classified under HS code 1702.20, provided they are in a pure state. This classification covers maple sugar in solid form and maple syrup that has not been altered by the addition of flavoring or coloring agents. The classification is based on the chemical purity of the sucrose derived from the sap of the maple tree. In the Harmonized System, sugars are categorized by their source and their level of processing. Maple products are distinguished from cane or beet sugars (Chapter 1701) and other types of chemically pure sugars. If the maple syrup is mixed with other syrups (like corn syrup) or has added vanilla or caramel coloring, it loses its classification under 1702.20 and is instead treated as a food preparation. The purity of the product is the primary factor for customs authorities when applying this code.
- Covers
- Pure maple syrup
- Solid maple sugar
- Maple sap concentrate (pure)
- Dehydrated maple syrup crystals
- Grade A and Grade B pure maple syrup
- 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. The most common misclassification is 2106.90, which covers "pancake syrup" or "table syrup." These products usually contain corn syrup, artificial flavors, and only a small percentage of maple (or none at all). Pure maple syrup must be 100% derived from maple sap to stay in 1702.20. It is also sometimes confused with 1702.90 (Other sugars and sugar syrups).
Top exporters and importers of HS 170220 (the code used for maple syrup), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 170220 (the code used for maple syrup) 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 syrup.
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 syrup
Brazil classifies maple syrup 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 syrup
What is the HS code for Maple syrup?
The HS code for Maple syrup is 170220 (Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter).
How do I classify Maple syrup for customs?
Maple syrup 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.
What is the HS code for 100% pure maple syrup?
Pure maple syrup is classified under HS code 1702.20.
Is maple-flavored corn syrup classified here?
No, flavored syrups or mixtures are classified under HS code 2106.90 as food preparations not elsewhere specified.
Which countries are the top exporters of maple syrup (HS 170220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 170220 (the code used for maple syrup) 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 syrup (HS 170220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 170220 (the code used for maple syrup) 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 syrup the same in all countries?
The base HS code 170220 for Maple 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 maple syrup in Brazil?
In Brazil, maple syrup (HS 170220) is classified under NCM 1702.20.00.