Glucose and glucose syrup from India

India exported $81.0 million of glucose and glucose syrup (HS 1702.30) in FY2025-26, down 0.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 16% US import duty, against 26% for goods from China.

US duty from India
16%China 26%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$81MDown 0.6% on last year
HS code
1702.30Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 16%
China 26%

India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 4 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
1702.30.22.00 Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17: Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions 6% 16% 26%
1702.30.24.00 Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17: Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions 6% 16% 26%
1702.30.28.00 Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17: Other 16.9¢/kg of total sugars + 5.1% – –
1702.30.40 Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20 percent by weight of fructose: Other 2.2¢/kg – –

Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.

India's exports of glucose and glucose syrup

FY2022-23 $105 million
FY2023-24 $98.4 million
FY2024-25 $81.5 million
FY2025-26 $81.0 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 1702.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1702.30 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
India's export policy
Free to export, with no licence needed.

Common questions

What is the US import duty on glucose and glucose syrup from India?

16% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 1702.30, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 26%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for glucose and glucose syrup?

1702.30, under heading 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). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export glucose and glucose syrup?

Yes. India exported $81.0 million under HS 1702.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.