HS Code 1704Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa
2 six-digit codes · Heading 4 of 4 in Chapter 17 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 1704 is the customs heading for sweets and chewing gum that contain no cocoa. Read on to see what fits, pick the right six-digit subheading and find who trades these goods.
Heading 1704 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa” classify either at 170410 or at 170490, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 4 of 4 in Chapter 17, Sugars and sugar confectionery, which runs to 17 six-digit codes in all.
What this heading covers
Think of this heading as the home of sweets made without cocoa. Hard sweets, jellies and toffees fit the idea. So do chewing gum and bubble gum.
White chocolate surprises many people. It has chocolate in its name, but it holds no cocoa, so the heading names it directly.
The wording comes from the World Customs Organization. Because of that, customs offices in many countries read the top level of the code the same way. This keeps tariff classification fairly steady from one market to the next.
HS code 1704.10 bubble gum and 1704.90 other confectionery
Traders often write six-digit codes with a dot. The dotted and plain forms are the same code, so 1704.10 equals 170410 and 1704.90 equals 170490.
Shipping papers, price lists and customs systems may use either style. Search for both when you look for records.
- 1704.10 (170410): the place to look for gum and bubble gum
- 1704.90 (170490): the rest of the cocoa-free sweets, white chocolate included
How to choose between 170410 and 170490
Work through three short questions.
First, check for cocoa. If the product contains cocoa, it is outside this heading, because only goods not containing cocoa are accepted. If you are unsure where a cocoa product belongs, try the HS code classifier.
Second, ask if the product is gum. A sugar shell makes no difference. Coated and plain gum both land in 170410.
Third, if it is a cocoa-free sweet and it is not gum, choose 170490. You do not have to guess about white chocolate, because the text lists it.
Read the exact subheading wording rather than relying on the name on the pack. Customs officers match the goods to the official text, not to the brand.
How 1704 differs from other Chapter 17 headings
The neighbouring headings treat sugar as a raw material or an ingredient. They deal with plain sugar, other sugars and syrups, and molasses.
Heading 1704 is for the finished product. If you ship sugar to be used in making food, start with 1701, 1702 or 1703. If you ship a made sweet or a pack of gum, you are most likely here.
To check other boundaries, browse the full list of HS code chapters.
Find importers and exporters of HS 1704 products
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Who ships under 1704?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Tobacco, chapters 16–24.
HS Code 1704: common questions
What is heading 1704?
It is the part of the tariff for sweets and gum that have no cocoa in them. White chocolate is included.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
Gum goes under 170410, also written 1704.10.
Is white chocolate classified under HS code 1704?
Yes. It is named in the heading and sits in subheading 170490.
What is the difference between 1704.10 and 1704.90?
The first is only for gum. The second takes the other cocoa-free sweets.
Does confectionery containing cocoa fall under 1704?
No. Cocoa-free is the rule for this heading, so a sweet with cocoa must be classified elsewhere. The HS code classifier can help you find where.
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