HS Code 170211

HS code 170211 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "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". The first two digits (17) are the chapter — Sugars and sugar confectionery — and digits 3-4 (1702) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

Common products classified under 170211 include lactose, lactose powder, high-purity lactose, lactose syrup and similar items matching containing by weight 99 % or more lactose. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

The first 6 digits (170211) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.