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 v2022 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 an important ingredient in the manufacturing of various confectionery, baked goods, and other processed foods. Its unique composition and properties make it a versatile and valuable commodity in the global trade of food ingredients.

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 cereal grains. The starch is broken down into glucose and other simple sugars through enzymatic or acid-catalyzed processes. The resulting glucose syrup is then further refined and concentrated to meet the specific requirements of this HS code, which includes a fructose content between 20% and 50% in the dry state.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the goods covered under HS code 170240 include starch-rich raw materials, such as corn, wheat, or other cereal grains, as well as enzymes or acids used in the hydrolysis process. Additionally, specialized equipment for the refining, concentration, and purification of the glucose syrup is necessary to ensure the final product meets the required specifications.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 170240 is a glucose and fructose-based syrup that is widely used as a sweetener and bulking agent in the food and beverage industry. This syrup may be further processed or blended with other ingredients to create a variety of food products, such as 170211 Cane or beet sugar, sucrose chemically pure, in solid form, 170260 Fructose and fructose syrup, containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose, and 170290 Sugars, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50% by weight of fructose, among others.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 170240.

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/v2022/17'>17: Sugars and sugar confectionery</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1702'>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/v2022/170240'>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/v2022/170211'>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/v2022/170219'>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/v2022/170220'>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/v2022/170230'>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/v2022/170250'>170250: Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/170260'>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/v2022/170290'>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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