Caramel Sugar Syrup Uncolored
An unflavoured caramelized cane sugar syrup reduced to a solid form with over 50% fructose equivalent through heating, without added colourants. This product is classified under tariff item 1702.90.90 as an 'other' sugar product, as it is a sugar syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring and not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a colouring caramel
Colouring caramels are specifically classified under 1702.90.50, not under the residual item.
If the syrup contains invert sugar with reducing sugars not exceeding 65% by weight
Invert sugar syrups with specific reducing sugar content are classified under 1702.90.11-18.
If the syrup contains added flavouring or colouring
Sugar syrups with added flavouring or colouring are classified under heading 2106, not chapter 17.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the syrup is free of added flavouring or colouring, as those would reclassify the product under heading 2106 or other headings
• Document the fructose content and the caramelization process to support classification
• Verify whether the product meets the definition of 'pellets' if agglomerated, as per section note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 1702.90.90
50% Fructose Beet Sugar Crystals
This product is a crystalline solid derived from sugar beets, containing exactly 50% fructose in the dry state and non-sugar solids of 6% or less. It is used in specialty baking blends and conforms to the definition of 'other sugars' in solid form without added flavouring or colouring. It falls under tariff item 1702.90.90 as it is not covered by the more specific sibling items for invert sugar syrups or artificial honey.
Beet-Derived Crystalline Fructose 60%
Granular crystalline fructose at 60% purity derived from beet sugar processing, in solid form. This product is classified under tariff item 1702.90.90 as an 'other' sugar product, as it is not chemically pure fructose (which would fall under a different heading) and is not otherwise specified in the chapter.
Cane Sugar Fructose Blend Powder
This product is a powdered sugar blend from cane sources with 55% fructose in the dry state and soluble non-sugar solids at 6% or less. It is used in dry mixes and industrial sweetening without added flavours. It falls under tariff item 1702.90.90 as an 'other' sugar in solid form, not covered by more specific sibling items.
Chemically Pure Dextrose Monohydrate Powder
Pharmaceutical-grade dextrose (glucose) monohydrate in solid crystalline form, enzymatically derived from beet starch. While glucose-dominant, this product is classified under tariff item 1702.90.90 as an 'other' sugar, as it is not chemically pure glucose (which would be classified elsewhere) and is not otherwise specified in the chapter.
Chemically Pure Fructose Crystalline Powder
This is a pharmaceutical-grade crystalline fructose, chemically pure from cane or beet sources, in solid form with at least 50% fructose in the dry state and negligible non-sugar solids. It falls under tariff item 1702.90.90 as an 'other' sugar in solid form, not covered by more specific sibling items.
Chemically Pure Fructose Powder 50% Blend
This is a solid fructose crystal blend with 50% fructose in the dry state from cane, with impurities at 6% or less non-sugar solids, for pharmaceutical use. It falls under tariff item 1702.90.90 as an 'other' sugar in solid form, not covered by more specific sibling items.