Commercial Grade Maple-Cane Syrup Mix

A viscous syrup blend of maple and cane sugars in solid-like form, imported for bakery and confectionery further processing. It qualifies for HTS 1702.20.24.90 as a note 4 blended syrup, entered pursuant to note 9 provisions, excluding retail packaging. High sucrose content requires polarimeter verification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1701.91.44Same rate: 23.5%

If over 65% cane/beet sugars and bulk

High-concentration cane/beet sugar products without maple may classify under refined cane sugar syrups with separate quotas.

1702.30Lower: 15.1% vs 23.5%

If glucose-based instead of sucrose maple blend

Syrups from glucose/fructose sources shift to subheading 1702.30, altering material-based classification.

1704.90.90Higher: 45.4% vs 23.5%

If containing soluble non-sugar solids over 6%

Per note to heading 1703 (applicable), high non-sugar solids exclude from Chapter 17 sugar syrups.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit polarity tests confirming raw value for quota charging; check USTR country allocations before shipping

Use licensed importers familiar with sugar program bonds; declare exact sugar sources to avoid audits