Artificial Honey Maple Blend Syrup from China
Syrup blending artificial honey with maple syrup and beet-derived sugars, designed for industrial further processing without added flavors or colors. Classified in HTS 1702.20.22 for blended syrups per U.S. note 4, chapter 17, under general note 15 quota entry. Excludes consumer-ready packs, focusing on bulk for mixing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm no added flavoring via lab analysis for CBP; track fiscal year quotas closely as they are zero for most entries
• Use bonds if entering near quota close; label as industrial syrup only