Customs tariff code 1703: Melassen aus der Gewinnung oder Raffination von Zucker
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 1703 covers Melassen aus der Gewinnung oder Raffination von Zucker. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
1703 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 17. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 1703
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 17SUGARS AND SUGAR CONFECTIONERY
- 1703Melassen aus der Gewinnung oder Raffination von Zucker
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Japan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Russian Federation | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Belarus | 50 % | Additional duties |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ukraine | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| New Zealand | 0.170 EUR DTN | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 1703 1000: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Unterposition 1703 10 des HS.
Zu Unterposition 1703 10: Rohrzuckermelassen können von den anderen Melassen dieser Position durch ihren Geruch und auf Grund ihrer chemischen Zusammensetzung unterschieden werden.
1. Zu Kapitel 17 gehören nicht: a) kakaohaltige Zuckerwaren (Position 1806) (RV E1700A00); b) chemisch reine Zucker (ausgenommen Saccharose, Lactose, Maltose, Glucose und Fructose) und andere Waren der Position 2940 (RV E1700B00); c) Arzneiwaren und andere Waren des Kapitels 30 (RV E1700C00). Unterpositions-Anmerkungen 1. Als „Rohzucker" im Sinne der Unterpositionen 1701 12, 1701 13 und 1701 14 gilt Zucker, dessen Gewichtsanteil an Saccharose, bezogen auf die Trockenmasse, einer Polarisation von weniger als 99,5° entspricht (RV F1701000). 2. Zur Unterposition 1701 13 gehört nur Rohrzucker, der ohne Zentrifugation hergestellt wurde und dessen Gehalt an Saccharose, bezogen auf die Trockenmasse, einer Polarisation von 69° oder mehr, jedoch weniger als 93° entspricht. …
1. In diesem Abschnitt gelten als „Pellets“ Erzeugnisse, die entweder unmittelbar durch Pressen oder durch Zusatz eines Bindemittels in einer Menge von 3 GHT oder weniger zu Zylindern, Kügelchen usw. agglomeriert worden sind (RV C0401000).
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 1703 cover?
Code 1703 covers Melassen aus der Gewinnung oder Raffination von Zucker. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 1703?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 1703. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
What is the HS code for 1703?
The first six digits form the HS code: 1703. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 1703 have?
1703 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 1703 sit in the tariff?
1703 sits in this hierarchy: 17 SUGARS AND SUGAR CONFECTIONERY. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 1703?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 1703. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 1703 change?
1703 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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