Key facts
- Most likely code
- 0409.00
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 6
- General duty (MFN)
- 1.9¢/kg
Summary
Honey imported into the United States is usually classified under HS code 0409.00 when it is natural honey. It sits in heading 04.09, “Natural honey”. The tariff of the United States has 6 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 0409.00 is 1.9¢/kg.
How to choose the right code
Is it natural honey, or artificial honey? Use 0409.00 when it is natural honey. Use 1702.90 when it is artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey.
Some similar goods are classified elsewhere: 1702.90 applies when it is artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey.
Codes for honey
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to honey.
- 0409.00
Most likely
Legal text: “Natural honey”
Heading 04.09: “Natural honey”
Applies when it is natural honey.
- 1702.90
Classified elsewhere
Legal text: “Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 % by weight of fructose”
Heading 17.02: “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”
Applies when it is artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey.
National lines in the United States
The tariff of the United States splits this code into 6 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 0409.00 is 1.9¢/kg. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 0409.00
- 0409.00.00.05“Certified Organic”1.9¢/kg
- 0409.00.00.10“Comb honey and honey packaged for retail sale”1.9¢/kg
- 0409.00.00.35“Other › White or lighter”1.9¢/kg
- 0409.00.00.45“Other › Extra light amber”1.9¢/kg
- 0409.00.00.56“Other › Light amber”1.9¢/kg
- 0409.00.00.65“Other › Amber or darker”1.9¢/kg
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons.
Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as honey can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for honey?
Honey imported into the United States is usually classified under HS code 0409.00 when it is natural honey. It sits in heading 04.09, “Natural honey”.
Does the type of honey change the HS code for honey?
Yes. Use 0409.00 when it is natural honey. Use 1702.90 when it is artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey.
What is the duty on honey imported into the United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 0409.00 is 1.9¢/kg. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for honey by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.
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