Fructose-Glucose Blend Crystalline Powder
A solid sugar consisting of crystalline fructose and glucose in a ratio yielding over 50% fructose by dry weight, derived from cane or beet processing. This product is classified under tariff item 1702.90.90 as an 'other' sugar blend, as it is not chemically pure and is not otherwise specified in the chapter.
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 contains in the dry state 50% or more by weight of fructose
Other fructose and fructose syrup with 50% or more fructose are classified under 1702.60.00.
If the product is chemically pure maltose
Chemically pure maltose is specifically provided for under 1702.90.40.
If the blend contains invert sugar or other sugar syrups with specific reducing sugar content
Other invert sugars and sugar syrups not meeting the specific criteria may fall under 1702.90.89.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain accurate records of the fructose-to-glucose ratio, as this determines classification under 1702.90.90 versus other subheadings
• Check if the product qualifies for preferential tariff rates under trade agreements by providing a certificate of origin
• Be aware that if the blend contains added flavouring or colouring, it would be excluded from chapter 17
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.
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.
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.