Maple Lactose Blend Processing Syrup from Germany
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 — 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
• Ensure documentation shows capability for further processing; calculate raw value per 96° polariscope equivalent
• Pitfall: retail labeling triggers Chapter 21 shift