Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form

HS v2017 Code: 170250

About sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form

HS code 170250 covers the classification of chemically pure fructose in solid form. Fructose is a naturally occurring sugar found in fruits, honey, and some vegetables. It is a key ingredient in many food and beverage products, and its demand has grown significantly in recent years due to its use as a sweetener and its potential health benefits. The fructose industry plays an important role in the broader food and agricultural sectors, contributing to the production of a wide range of consumer goods.

Production process

The production of chemically pure fructose in solid form typically involves a multi-step process. First, fructose is extracted from natural sources such as fruits or high-fructose corn syrup. The extracted fructose is then purified and concentrated through a series of filtration, crystallization, and drying steps to produce the final solid fructose product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 170250 fructose include raw materials such as fruits, corn, or other fructose-containing sources, as well as specialized equipment for extraction, purification, and crystallization. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also necessary for the various processing steps. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to operate the production facilities and ensure quality control.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 170250 is chemically pure fructose in solid form, which is then used as an ingredient in a wide range of food and beverage products, including 170490 Sugars, nesoi, and sugar syrups, 180690 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, and 220290 Non-alcoholic beverages. The fructose produced under this code may also be used in the production of other sugar-based products, such as 170260 Sugars, fructose or glucose, chemically pure, in solid form and 170390 Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.

Revisions to 170250

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 170250. The most recent 1 version of this code (170250) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 170250 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form

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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/v2017/170250'>170250: Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form</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/v2017/170240'>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 --> 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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