RadarPricesOrderHS code for sugar
Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
1 of the 5 matching codes below are in this heading. Pick the exact 10-digit code from the table.
Matching HS / commodity codes for “sugar” from the official UK Trade Tariff, ranked by match. Read each description: the right code depends on what exactly the product is made of and how it is used. Customs decide the final classification.
| Code | Description | UK duty | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1700000000 | Sugars and sugar confectionery Section IV Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; Products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; Other nicotine… | - | open |
| 1701000000 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form | - | open |
| 1702000000 | Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel | - | open |
| 1703000000 | Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar | - | open |
| 1704000000 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | - | open |
Source: UK Trade Tariff API (HMRC), Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked 2026-11-14.
Questions
What is the HS code for sugar?
Most matches in the UK Trade Tariff are in heading 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. The exact 10-digit code depends on the product; see the table.
What is the import duty on sugar?
It depends on the exact code; open the official page for each code.
Is the first code always right?
Not always. Codes are ranked by match. Read the descriptions and check with your customs broker; customs decide the final classification.
Can you classify my whole product list?
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