Sugar confectionery that contains no cocoa — sweets, gums, jellies, boiled sweets and similar — is generally classified in HS heading 1704.
Where it sits in the tariff
Sugar confectionery is generally classified in Chapter 17 — sugars and sugar confectionery. The exact 8–10 digit commodity code depends on the detail below — so always confirm against the actual product.
What changes the code
- Does it contain cocoa? Any cocoa usually moves the product to Chapter 18 (1806) instead of 1704.
- Chewing gum has its own subheading (1704.10).
- Medicated confectionery may fall in Chapter 30 depending on its purpose and claims.
- Liquorice, marshmallow and jellies are all 1704 unless they contain cocoa.
Typical Sugar Confectionery HS codes
| Product | Typical HS heading | Indicative UK duty |
|---|---|---|
| Boiled sweets / hard candy | 1704 90 | 8% (UKGT) |
| Chewing gum | 1704 10 | 8% |
| Jelly sweets / gums (no cocoa) | 1704 90 | 8% |
| Liquorice confectionery | 1704 90 | 8% |
Headings and duty rates are indicative only and change — always confirm the full 10-digit commodity code and current rate in the UK Trade Tariff or with TTVerified.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Most sweets without cocoa are in heading 1704 (sugar confectionery). With cocoa, they typically move to 1806.
Yes — chewing gum has its own subheading, 1704 10.