Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter

HS v2017 Code: 170219

About sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter

HS code 170219 covers a range of sugar-based products, including lactose and lactose syrup. These products play a crucial role in various industries, from food and beverage manufacturing to pharmaceutical and personal care applications. As a key component in many consumer goods, the market for these sugars and syrups is closely tied to broader economic trends and consumer demand.

Production process

The production of the products covered under HS code 170219 typically involves the extraction and purification of lactose from dairy sources, such as whey or milk. This process often includes steps like filtration, crystallization, and drying to obtain the desired lactose or lactose syrup. Manufacturers may also employ techniques like enzymatic hydrolysis to adjust the lactose content and create specialized products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 170219 products include raw dairy materials, such as whey or milk, as well as various processing equipment and chemicals used for purification and refinement. Manufacturers may also require energy sources, such as electricity or steam, to power their production facilities.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 170219 are lactose and lactose syrups, which are used in a wide range of applications. These products are commonly used as ingredients in food and beverage manufacturing, particularly in dairy products, confectionery, and baked goods. They also find applications in the pharmaceutical industry, where they are used as excipients in drug formulations, and in the personal care sector, where they are incorporated into cosmetics and personal care products. Other industries that may consume the outputs of HS code 170219 include 190190 Preparations for the manufacture of bakery, pastry, confectionery or other food products, 300490 Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, and 330499 Cosmetic and toilet preparations, not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 170219

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 170219. The most recent 1 version of this code (170219) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 170219 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/17'>17: Sugars and sugar confectionery</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1702'>1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170219'>170219: Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170211'>170211: Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170220'>170220: Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170230'>170230: Sugars; glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170240'>170240: Sugars; glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170250'>170250: Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170260'>170260: Sugars; fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose), excluding invert sugar</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/170290'>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</a>"]

    

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