HTS Chapter 17 tariff rates (headings 1701–1704), 2026
Chapter 17 has 70 tariff lines across 4 headings. 2 (3%) enter duty-free at the general (MFN) rate, and 70 are on a Section 301 list, so products of China pay an extra duty on top.
70 tariff lines, USITC 2026HTSRev19. Specific or compound = a rate per unit (e.g. ¢/kg), not a percentage.
Section 301 China lists in chapter 17
| List | Duty for products of China | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| List 3 | Base rate + 25% | 5 |
| List 4A | Base rate + 7.5% | 65 |
Highest general duty rates in chapter 17
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Section 301 |
|---|---|---|---|
1704.90.52.00 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
1704.90.54.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
1704.90.64.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
1704.90.74.00 | Described in additional U.S. note 8 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | 12.2% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
1704.90.90.00 | Other | 10.4% | List 3 (+25%) |
1702.50.00.00 | Chemically pure fructose | 9.6% | List 4A (+7.5%) |
All headings in chapter 17
| Heading | Description | Lines | Duty-free | Top rate | On 301 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1701 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form: | 24 | 0 | 6% | 24 |
1702 | Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel: | 30 | 1 | 9.6% | 30 |
1703 | Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar: | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
1704 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa: | 12 | 1 | 12.2% | 12 |
General rates apply to most countries; free-trade partners can qualify for the special rate, and Column 2 applies to a few countries. Other duties (Section 232, antidumping/countervailing, other Chapter 99 measures) can also apply. Always confirm a classification with CBP or a licensed customs broker.
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