HS code 1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar

Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar — heading 1703 of the Harmonized System (HS 2022).

SectionIV

Chapter17

Subheadings (6 digits)2

Chapter 17: Sugars and sugar confectionery

Subheadings of 1703 (6 digits)

Sugars; molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
Sugars; molasses, from sugar beet, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar

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Common products under 1703

Confirm the full code and the duty rate

The first 6 digits are the same in every country that uses HS 2022. Each country adds 2–4 more digits and sets the duty in its own tariff, and the section and chapter notes can include or exclude products, so check the destination’s official tariff before you put the code on the invoice.

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Other headings in chapter 17

1701 Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
1702 Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring…
1704 Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa

← 1702 Chapter 17 1704 →

Source: HS 2022 nomenclature, 6-digit level (UN Comtrade). Descriptions are in English, as in the official nomenclature. Digits after the 6th differ by country.

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Common questions

What is HS code 1703?

1703 is the HS 2022 heading for Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar. It is in chapter 17 (Sugars and sugar confectionery), section IV, and has 2 six-digit subheadings, from 1703.10 to 1703.90.

Can I write 1703 on a commercial invoice?

Customs usually need at least the 6-digit subheading (for example 1703.10), and the import declaration uses the destination country’s full code of 8 to 10 digits. Use the subheading that matches your product, and confirm the national digits with the buyer, the customs broker or the official tariff.

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