Product classification
HS code for Sugar syrup blends: 1702.90
Sugars, 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.
Classification of sugar syrup blends under HS 1702.90
Sugar syrup blends are classified under HS code 1702.90. 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 1702.90 is a residual category for products that do not meet the specific criteria of the preceding subheadings. This includes invert sugar and various blends of sugar syrups, such as those containing 50% or more by weight of fructose in the dry state. The classification depends heavily on the chemical composition and the absence of additives like artificial flavors or colors. If the syrup is a simple aqueous solution of sugars from heading 1701 (cane or beet sugar) without further processing or blending with other types of sugars, it might stay in 1701, but once it is a complex blend or invert sugar, it moves to 1702.90.
- Covers
- Invert sugar syrups
- High fructose syrup blends (over 50% fructose)
- Liquid sucrose and glucose blends
- Golden syrup (unflavored)
- Isoglucose blends
- Also under 1702.90
- Lyle's Golden Syrup
- Domino Sugar (invert sugar)
- ASR Group (specialty syrups)
- Wholesome Sweeteners (agave nectar)
- Bunge (invert sugar)
Codes often confused with 1702.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for sugar syrup blends is HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified. This error occurs when the syrup contains even a small amount of flavoring or coloring, which excludes it from Chapter 17 and pushes it into Chapter 21. Another error is using 1701.99, which is for refined cane or beet sugar in solid form; 1702.90 is specifically for syrups and other sugar types that are not pure sucrose.
Top exporters and importers of HS 170290 (the code used for sugar syrup blends), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 170290 (the code used for sugar syrup blends) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 8.8% 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 170290, not only sugar syrup blends.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $555M 20% of world exports
- 2 France $378M 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $229M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $243M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $214M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $190M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 sugar syrup blends
Brazil classifies sugar syrup blends under NCM 1702.90.00: HS 1702.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sugar syrup blends
What is the HS code for Sugar syrup blends?
The HS code for Sugar syrup blends is 170290 (Sugars; 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). Unflavored and uncolored sugar syrup blends are classified under HS code 1702.90.
How do I classify Sugar syrup blends for customs?
Sugar syrup blends is classified under HS code 170290 — Sugars; 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the sugar syrup contains maple flavor?
If the syrup contains added flavoring, it is no longer classified in Chapter 17 and is instead classified under HS code 2106.90 as a food preparation.
Which countries are the top exporters of sugar syrup blends (HS 170290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 170290 (the code used for sugar syrup blends) in UN Comtrade data were China ($555M, 20% of world exports), France ($378M) and the Netherlands ($229M). 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 sugar syrup blends (HS 170290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 170290 (the code used for sugar syrup blends) in UN Comtrade data were China ($243M, 8.8% of world imports), the United States ($214M) and Germany ($190M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Sugar syrup blends the same in all countries?
The base HS code 170290 for Sugar syrup blends 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 sugar syrup blends in Brazil?
In Brazil, sugar syrup blends (HS 170290) is classified under NCM 1702.90.00.