HS heading 17.03: Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
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Key facts
- Heading
- 17.03
- Description
- Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
- Chapter
- 17: Sugars and sugar confectionery
- Subheadings
- 2
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 17.03 covers molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar. It is in chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). It is split into 2 subheadings: 1703.10 (cane molasses) and 1703.90 (other). National tariff lines under heading 17.03 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 17 are classified in its other 3 headings, listed below.
- 17.01Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form
- 17.02Other 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
- 17.04Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
How it is structured
Heading 17.03 is one of 4 headings in chapter 17. Its first two digits, 17, are the chapter; the next two, 03, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (1703.10, 1703.90).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 17.03 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States4 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 17.03 cover?
HS heading 17.03 covers molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.
Which chapter is HS heading 17.03 in?
HS heading 17.03 is in chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery).
How many subheadings does HS heading 17.03 have?
HS heading 17.03 has 2 subheadings: 1703.10 (cane molasses) and 1703.90 (other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 17.03?
National tariff lines under heading 17.03 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
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.