High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55 from China
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS-55) is a liquid sweetener derived from corn starch, containing over 55% fructose by dry weight. It is used widely in soft drinks and processed foods as a bulk sweetener. This product falls under tariff item 1702.60.00 as it is a fructose syrup containing more than 50% fructose by weight in the dry state, excluding invert sugar.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
3.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the fructose content exceeds 50% by dry weight and provide lab analysis documentation to CBSA
• Verify that the product does not contain added flavouring or colouring matter, as this would change classification
• Consider tariff rate quota implications if importing from certain countries