Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form

HS v2022 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 unique properties make it a valuable commodity in the global food and sweetener industry. As a highly versatile sugar, fructose has a wide range of applications, from sweetening to food processing, contributing significantly to the broader economy.

Production process

Fructose is typically produced through the enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of sucrose, which is extracted from sugar cane or sugar beets. The process involves breaking down the sucrose molecule into its component parts, glucose and fructose. The fructose is then isolated, purified, and crystallized into a solid form, ready for use in various food and industrial applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of chemically pure fructose in solid form (HS code 170250) include sugar cane or sugar beets as the primary raw material, as well as specialized enzymes, chemical reagents, and processing equipment. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or steam, are needed to power the production facilities and maintain the necessary environmental conditions for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 170250 is chemically pure fructose in solid form, which is then used as a sweetener or ingredient in a wide range of food and beverage products. This fructose may be further processed or incorporated into other 170290 Sugars, n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, 170410 Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, 170490 (Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa), or 210690 Food preparations n.e.c. products.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 170250.

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

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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/v2022/170250'>170250: Sugars; fructose, chemically pure, in solid form</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/v2022/170240'>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/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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