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HS 1703Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar

Sugars and sugar confectionery

Customs duty
30%
3 tariff items
GST now
5%
Import policy
Free
Export policy
Free
Unit
kg
Duty in China
8%
On Indian goods
Search codesRates as on 19 Oct 2026

Codes under this heading

2 codes. Duty and GST are set on the 8-digit tariff items; open the one that describes your goods.

Codes under this code
CodeDescriptionCustoms dutyGST nowUnit
1703 10 00Cane molasses30%5%kg
1703 90Other30%5%kg

Importing into India

Duty is set on each 8-digit tariff item: open one of the codes above. Basic customs duty across its 3 tariff items: 30%. The rules below cover this whole code.

Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duty

None in force on this code as on 19 Oct 2026.

Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) of its tariff items

  • Free: 3 tariff items

GST

IGST on imports is the GST rate. Rates changed on 22 September 2025.

  • Now 5%.
  • Until 21 September 2025 5%.
  • Change: Unchanged.

The rules that set it now

GST rate rules in force
NotificationGoodsRate
9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)Schedule I, S.No. 109Molasses5%

History

GST rate history
PeriodRateNotification
Until 21 Sep 20255%1/2017-Central Tax (Rate)
From 22 Sep 20255%9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate)

Exporting from India

Export duty

It depends on the goods: the entries below name only some goods under this code, or rate them differently.

Export duty entries that meet this code
EntryGoodsExport duty
The Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, S.No. 9BAll goods of this codeMolasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar50%
Notification 27/2011-Customs, S.No. 66Named goods or on a conditionCane MolassesNil

Duty drawback (All Industry Rates)

All Industry Rates of duty drawback under this heading
Drawback itemGoodsRateCap
1703Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar0.15%—

Drawback items follow the 4-digit heading, not the 8-digit code: claim the one that describes your goods. Rates of notification 77/2023-Customs (N.T.) as amended, in force on 19 Oct 2026.

Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule 2) of its tariff items

  • Free: 3 tariff items

China: the same goods (1703)

China shares the first 6 digits with India and splits them into 10-digit codes of its own: 2 in force under 1703. Exporters see what China charges Indian goods; importers see the rebate and licences their Chinese supplier deals with.

China's tariff for these goods
China codeGoodsDuty on Indian goodsMFNImport VATExport rebateLicences
1703.10.00.00Cane molasses甘蔗糖蜜8%MFN rate (no APTA concession on this line)8%13%13%9BRS
1703.90.00.00Other molasses其他糖蜜8%MFN rate (no APTA concession on this line)8%13%13%9BRS
  • India is a member of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA). With an APTA certificate of origin, Indian goods pay China's APTA rate where the line has one; China applies the lower of that and its provisional rate.
  • The export VAT rebate is what China refunds its own exporters. When China cuts it, Chinese export prices tend to rise.

China's tariff as compiled by HS编码网 from China Customs, the State Council Tariff Commission and the State Taxation Administration. The Chinese is the original.

Nearby codes

Previous1702Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramelOne level upChapter 17Sugars and sugar confectioneryNext1704Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa

Sources

For information, not a customs ruling. Only notifications published in the Gazette have legal force; confirm the duty with your customs broker or ICEGATE before you price a deal.