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Bulk Maple Sugar Powder

Bulk maple sugar powder is finely ground powder from crystallized maple syrup, packaged in bulk for food manufacturers. It is pure maple sugar in solid form, suitable for use in baking and food production, and falls under tariff item 1702.20.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.99.10Same rate: Free

If the powder is derived from cane or beet sugar

Sugar from cane or beet falls under heading 1701.

1704.90.90Higher: 9.5% vs Free

If the powder contains added flavoring or anti-caking agents

Products with added ingredients may be classified as confectionery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify the product as maple sugar under 1702.20.00, not as a blended syrup

• Keep records of the production process to prove it is pure maple sugar

• Check if the product qualifies for duty-free entry under CUSMA if sourced from the US

Related Products under Tariff item 1702.20.00

Artificial Honey Maple Blend Syrup

A syrup that blends artificial honey with maple syrup and beet-derived sugars, intended for industrial further processing without added flavors or colors. It falls under tariff item 1702.20.00 as a sugar syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.

Artisanal Maple Sugar Cubes

Artisanal maple sugar cubes are hand-pressed cubes of pure maple sugar, made by boiling maple sap until it crystallizes. They are ideal for sweetening beverages and desserts, and fall under tariff item 1702.20.00 as maple sugar in solid form.

Artisanal Maple Sugar Flakes

Delicate flakes of maple sugar hand-crafted for gourmet applications like crème brûlée. They are classified under tariff item 1702.20.00 as maple sugar, which is a solid form of sugar derived from maple syrup.

Blended Canadian Maple Syrup

Blended Canadian maple syrup is a blended syrup primarily composed of maple syrup mixed with sugars derived from sugar cane or beets, intended for further processing in food manufacturing. It falls under tariff item 1702.20.00 as maple syrup, provided it contains no added flavoring or coloring.

Blended Maple Cane Sugar Syrup

A blended syrup combining maple syrup with cane sugar syrups derived from sugar cane, in liquid form without added flavouring or colouring, suitable for further processing. It is classified under tariff item 1702.20.00 as a sugar syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.

Blended Maple Maltose Syrup

A processing syrup blending maple syrup with maltose from beet or cane sugars, for beverage industry use, with no added flavouring. It falls under tariff item 1702.20.00 as a sugar syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.