HS code 170211: Lactose and Lactose Syrup
- Covers:
- Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid…
- Listed US duty:
- 6.4% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel : Lactose and lactose syrup : Containing by weight 99 % or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter
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What 170211 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel › Lactose and lactose syrup › Containing by weight 99 % or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 1702 Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel: every subheading side by side.
- 170219 Lactose and lactose syrup — Other
- 170220 Maple sugar and maple syrup
- 170230 Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 % by weight of fructose
- 170240 Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20 % but less than 50 % by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar
- 170250 Chemically pure fructose
- 170260 Other fructose and fructose syrup, containing in the dry state more than 50 % by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar
- 170290 Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 % by weight of fructose
US duty rate
6.4%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 170211
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Common questions
- What is HS code 170211?
- Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel : Lactose and lactose syrup : Containing by weight 99 % or more lactose,…
- What duty rates apply to 170211?
- Listed duty rates range from 6.4% across 1 country rate.
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