Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
HS v2022 Code: 1704
About sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
HS code 1704 covers a wide range of sugar-based confectionery products, excluding those containing cocoa. This industry plays a significant role in the global food and beverage sector, catering to the growing consumer demand for sweet treats and indulgences. Sugar confectionery items encompassed by this code are popular across various age groups and cultures, making them an integral part of the broader snack and confectionery market.
Production process
The production of sugar confectionery under HS code 1704 typically involves a combination of cooking, mixing, and shaping techniques. Manufacturers may utilize processes such as boiling, melting, and blending to create the desired texture and consistency of the final products. Specialized equipment like cooking kettles, mixers, and molding machines are often employed to ensure efficient and consistent production.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the manufacture of sugar confectionery under HS code 1704 include refined sugar, glucose, and other sweeteners. Depending on the specific product, additional ingredients such as 1302 Vegetable saps and extracts, 1701 Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, and 1702 Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, as well as flavorings and colorants, may be utilized. Specialized production equipment and packaging materials are also essential inputs for this industry.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the sugar confectionery industry covered by HS code 1704 include a wide range of products such as hard candies, gummy candies, toffees, caramels, and other sugar-based confections. These items are often consumed as snacks or used as ingredients in other food preparations, such as 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. The outputs of this industry are typically distributed through various retail channels, including supermarkets, specialty candy stores, and online platforms.
Family tree for sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/17'>17: Sugars and sugar confectionery</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1704'>1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1701'>1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form</a>"]
A --> D["<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>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1703'>1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/170410'>170410: Sugar confectionery; chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/170490'>170490: Sugar confectionery; (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa</a>"]
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