Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS v2017 Code: 170220

About sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter

HS code 170220 covers a range of sugar products, including maple sugar and maple syrup. These products are highly valued for their unique flavor profiles and natural sweetness. The maple sugar and syrup industry plays a significant role in the global food and beverage sector, catering to the growing demand for natural, minimally processed sweeteners. This industry's output is widely used in a variety of applications, from baking and confectionery to sauces and marinades, making it an important contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of maple sugar and syrup involves the collection and processing of sap from maple trees. The sap is harvested during the spring months when the trees are actively producing the sugary liquid. The sap is then boiled down to remove excess water, concentrating the natural sugars. For maple sugar, the syrup is further processed to remove all moisture, resulting in a solid, crystalline form. Maple syrup, on the other hand, is bottled and packaged directly after the boiling process.

Production inputs

The primary input for the maple sugar and syrup industry is the sap collected from maple trees. This raw material is the foundation of the production process. In addition, the industry requires specialized equipment, such as tapping tools, evaporators, and packaging machinery, to efficiently collect, process, and package the final products. Energy sources, such as wood or electricity, are also crucial inputs for the boiling and drying stages of production.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the HS code 170220 industry are maple sugar and maple syrup. These products are widely used in the food and beverage industry, with applications ranging from 190590 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa to 210500 Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa. The industry's output is also used in the production of 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, such as sauces, marinades, and other condiments.

Revisions to 170220

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 170220. The most recent 1 version of this code (170220) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 170220 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring 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/v2017/170220'>170220: Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring 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/v2017/170219'>170219: Sugars; lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter</a>"]
B --> 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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