Organic Maple Sugar Granules

Pure maple sugar derived from concentrated maple syrup, produced by boiling down maple sap from North American sugar maples until it crystallizes into granules. Classified under HTS 1702.20.22.10 as maple sugar that is a blended syrup per additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, entered pursuant to general note 15 provisions for quota compliance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

1702.20.40Lower: 17.5% vs 23.5%

If not a blended syrup per U.S. note 4

Pure maple sugar without blending characteristics moves to other maple syrup/sugar subheadings outside quota restrictions.

2106.90.46Lower: 17.5% vs 23.5%

If containing over 10% sugar by dry weight and prepared for retail

Retail-packaged maple sugar products may shift to Chapter 21 food preparations if exceeding sugar content thresholds in U.S. notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify quota eligibility under general note 15 and obtain certificates from USDA; provide polarity testing documentation for raw value calculation; avoid misclassification by confirming no added flavoring

Related Products under HTS 1702.20.22.10

Canadian Maple Sugar Crystals

Coarse crystals of maple sugar made from evaporated maple sap, typically sourced from Quebec maple forests. Falls under HTS 1702.20.22.10 as maple sugar classified as blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 4, specifically for entries under general note 15 quota provisions.

Vermont Pure Maple Sugar Shavings

Shaved flakes of hardened maple sugar from Vermont producers, used in baking and confections. This product is classified in HTS 1702.20.22.10 due to its status as maple sugar under blended syrups in U.S. note 4, entered per general note 15 for tariff rate quota.

Bulk Maple Sugar Powder

Finely ground powder from crystallized maple syrup, packaged in bulk for food manufacturers. HTS 1702.20.22.10 applies as it meets the blended syrup definition in additional U.S. note 4 for maple sugar entered pursuant to general note 15.

Artisanal Maple Sugar Cubes

Hand-pressed cubes of pure maple sugar, ideal for beverages and desserts. Classified under HTS 1702.20.22.10 as maple sugar that qualifies as a blended syrup per chapter 17 U.S. note 4, for quota entry under general note 15.

Golden Maple Sugar Flakes

Light golden flakes from early-season maple sap, with natural caramel notes. This fits HTS 1702.20.22.10 for maple sugar as blended syrups in additional U.S. note 4, subject to general note 15 provisions.

Premium Amber Maple Sugar

Amber-colored granulated maple sugar from mid-season sap, rich in minerals. HTS 1702.20.22.10 covers it as maple sugar under blended syrups described in U.S. note 4, entered via general note 15 quotas.