Industrial Maple Syrup Blend for Candymaking from Mexico
Blended syrup of maple and beet sugars optimized for candy production, shipped in totes for melting and mixing. Falls under 1702.20.24.90 as a note 4 blended product entered under note 9, not for immediate consumption. Meets dry weight sugar criteria without consumer packaging.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of eligibility for quota countries; prepare for Federal Register updates on Secretary determinations
• Test for molasses residues if near raw sugar thresholds; segregate from pure maple to maintain blend status