Blended Canadian Maple Syrup from China
A blended syrup primarily composed of maple syrup mixed with sugars derived from sugar cane or beets, intended for further processing in food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1702.20.22.90 as a maple syrup described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, entered under general note 15 provisions for quota allocation. Not prepared for direct retail sale to consumers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain a certificate of eligibility from USDA if allocated under quota; calculate raw value per Treasury regulations for entry
• Verify no added flavoring or coloring to avoid reclassification; ensure documentation proves it's for further processing, not retail