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Artificial Honey Substitute Syrup

Artificial honey substitute syrup is an iso-glucose syrup mimicking honey, produced from cane sugar inversion to achieve high fructose content (55% or more) with purified solids below 6% and no natural honey mixed. It is designed as a direct replacement for honey in food products, offering similar sweetness and texture. This product falls under tariff item 1702.90.29 as artificial honey not mixed with natural honey, classified as 'Other' within the artificial honey subheading.

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.

1702.90.90Higher: 11% vs Free

If the product is considered a general sugar syrup rather than artificial honey

Covers other sugar products not specifically classified as artificial honey.

1702.90.89Same rate: Free

If the syrup is classified as an invert sugar syrup rather than artificial honey

Covers other invert sugars and sugar syrups not elsewhere specified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the product is labeled as artificial honey and contains no natural honey to avoid misclassification

• Provide technical specifications showing fructose content and absence of flavoring agents

• Check if the product qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under Canada's free trade agreements