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Pure Maltose Powder

Chemically pure maltose (malt sugar) in crystalline powder form from starch hydrolysis, used in nutritional supplements and brewing adjuncts. HTS 1702.19.00.00 includes other sugars like maltose in solid form, without added flavors per subheading exclusions. Distinguished from invert or cane sugars.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1702.90.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 23.9%

If cane/beet invert forms

Invert sugar places (sucrose+glucose) classify separately from pure maltose.

1905.90.90Lower: 12% vs 23.9%

If in bread/bakery preparations

Bakery mixes with sugars >10% move to Chapter 19.

2106.90.95.00Higher: 27.5% vs 23.9%

If retail packaged with >10% sugar

Consumer-ready packs hit quantitative restrictions under US notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide enzymatic conversion records to confirm purity over 99%

Avoid molasses residues to stay out of 1703 molasses headings

Declare for industrial use to bypass retail sugar limits

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