Maple Lactose Blend Processing Syrup from China
Syrup blend of maple and chemically pure lactose for dairy processing, bulk unpackaged for mixing, no colors/flavors. Under HTS 1702.20.22 for blended maple syrups described in U.S. note 4, pursuant to general note 15. Excludes finished consumer goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Ensure documentation shows capability for further processing; calculate raw value per 96° polariscope equivalent
• Pitfall: retail labeling triggers Chapter 21 shift