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.

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.

1702.30Lower: 15.1% vs 23.5%

If glucose-based rather than maple sucrose

Sugar substitutes like glucose solids fall under separate subheadings if not maple-specific.

2106.90.44Lower: 17.5% vs 23.5%

If for industrial processing, not retail

Syrups/sugars for further mixing may classify in Chapter 21 under quota-limited provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'maple sugar' with origin and no additives to prevent reclassification; prepare for raw value conversion using Treasury formulas; use licensed customs brokers familiar with sugar quotas

Related Products under HTS 1702.20.22.10

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.

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.

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.