Chapter 17
HTS Chapter 17
4 headings · 11 tariff lines · 1 duty-free lines · ad valorem rates from 5.1% to 6%
Headings in chapter 17
| Heading | Description | Lines | Free | Rate range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1701 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form | 3 | 0 | Free |
| 1702 | Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel | 7 | 1 | 5.1–6% |
| 1703 | Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar | 0 | 0 | Free |
| 1704 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 1 | 0 | 5.6–5.6% |
How to read chapter 17
Chapter 17 is part of the international Harmonized System, not a US invention — the chapter and heading boundaries are shared with every country that uses HS 2022. The 11 tariff lines below them are where countries diverge: national suffixes, rate levels and quota notes are set locally.
1 of the 11 lines in this chapter carry a general rate of Free. That is a statement about the general column only — Section 301, AD/CVD and quota measures are applied on top and are not reflected here.