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HS 1703: Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
2
GST
10%
Chapter
17

HS Codes Under Heading 1703

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
1703-10-00Cane molasseskg0%
1703-90-00Otherkg0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 1703 products:

AgreementTypical RateCountries
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement0%BRN, IDN, KHM, LAO, MMR, MYS, NZL, PHL, SGP, THA, VNM
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement0%CHL
Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement0%HKG
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade AgreementexcludedIND
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement0%NZL
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%ARE
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement0%GBR
Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement$0/literUSA
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%CHN
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership0%BRN, CAN, CHL, JPN, MEX, MYS, NZL, PER, SGP, VNM, GBR
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%IDN
Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement0%JPN
Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%KOR
Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%MYS
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership0%BRN, CHN, JPN, KHM, KOR, LAO, NZL, SGP, THA, VNM, IDN, PHL, MMR, MYS
Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%SGP
Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%THA
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Classification Guidance

Heading 1703 belongs to Chapter 17 in Section IV (Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco).

View Chapter 17 classification notes
Notes 1. This Chapter does not cover: a. Sugar confectionery containing cocoa (1806); b. Chemically pure sugars (other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose) or other products of 2940.00.00; or c. Medicaments or other products of Chapter 30. Subheading Notes 1. For the purposes of 1701.12.00, 1701.13.00 and 1701.14.00, "raw sugar" means sugar whose content of sucrose by weight, in the dry state, corresponds to a polarimeter reading of less than 99.5°. 2. 1701.13.00 covers only cane sugar obtained without centrifugation, whose content of sucrose by weight, in the dry state, corresponds to a polarimeter reading of 69° or more but less than 93°. The product contains only natural anhedral microcrystals, of irregular shape, not visible to the naked eye, which are surrounded by residues of molasses and other constituents of sugar cane.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 1703 (Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 17 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 1703?

There are 2 statistical codes under heading 1703 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 1703 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other Headings in Chapter 17

1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemica...1702: Other sugars, including chemic...1704: Sugar confectionery (including...
Previous Heading
1702
Other 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; caramel
Next Heading
1704
Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa