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

HS v2017 Code: 170240

About 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

HS code 170240 covers a specific type of sugar and glucose syrup that is widely used in the food and beverage industry. This product is a key ingredient in many processed foods, as well as a common sweetener in various applications. Its importance lies in its ability to provide sweetness, texture, and other functional properties to a wide range of consumer products, making it a crucial component of the global food supply chain.

Production process

The production of the sugars and glucose syrups covered under HS code 170240 typically involves the hydrolysis of starch, often derived from corn, wheat, or other starch-rich sources. The starch is broken down through enzymatic or acidic processes to produce glucose, which is then further refined and concentrated to meet the specific requirements of the 20-50% fructose content range.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the sugars and glucose syrups under HS code 170240 include starch-rich raw materials, such as corn, wheat, or other grains, as well as various enzymes and processing equipment. Specialized machinery for starch hydrolysis, purification, and concentration is essential to ensure the final product meets the desired specifications.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 170240 are the sugars and glucose syrups themselves, which are then used as ingredients in a wide range of food and beverage products. These outputs may be consumed by manufacturers of 170490 Sugars, nesoi, and sugar syrups, 190190 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, and 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 170240

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 170240. The most recent 1 version of this code (170240) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 170240 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/170240'>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 --> 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/v2017/170220'>170220: Sugars; maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form; maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> 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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