Vermont Maple Blended Syrup from Germany
Blended syrup featuring Vermont maple base mixed with cane sugars, designed for bakery further processing. It qualifies for HTS 1702.20.22.90 as maple syrup under blended syrups in U.S. note 4, imported under general note 15 country allocations. Not consumer-packaged; bulk for manufacturers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Check USTR allocations for origin country to confirm quota access; label clearly as blended for processing
• Avoid common pitfall of retail-like packaging which triggers reclassification to Chapter 21