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HS HEADING 1703

Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar

In plain English

This category covers molasses that are produced as a byproduct of extracting or refining sugar. The goods are separated into two groups based on the original source of the sugar. One group consists of molasses derived from sugar cane, while the other group includes molasses derived from sugar beet.

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6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1703.10

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

1703.90

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

Chapter 17 classification notes

Sugar faces extensive tariff-rate quotas (US) and safeguard mechanisms (EU). Quota-licensed imports pay duty well below market price; over-quota rates are prohibitive.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Chocolate confectionery: Chapter 18 (cocoa). Sugar-free gum and sweeteners: still 1704.10 for gum, 2106 for aspartame-based sugar-free powders.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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