1703Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
HTS Code 1703 covers any article best defined as Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesSugars and sugar confectioneryMolasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar: in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.
Tariff updates
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- Sep 28, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP implements Section 338 import exclusion on certain Canadian alcohol, dairy and vehicle products
- Sep 28, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP adds FTZ and cargo release error codes for restricted Canadian products under Section 338
- Sep 23, 2026 · PublishedUSTR allocates remaining 55,993 metric tons of FY2027 raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota
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Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 1703.
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What does HTS code 1703 cover?
HTS code 1703 covers molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar (Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar:), classified under Chapter 17 (Sugars and sugar confectionery) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
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