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HS code for molasses

1703

1703 Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “molasses” points to heading 1703: molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

The UK Global Tariff divides 1703 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature all 2 lines under 1703 carry a specific or compound duty rather than a percentage.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 1703 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 31.5%.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU specific or compound duty Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 31.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines USA specific or compound duty General (MFN) 4 tariff lines

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for molasses?

Molasses are classified under 1703 (Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.