Blended Canadian Maple Syrup from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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