Blended Maple Sugar Crystals from Germany
Crystalline maple sugar blended from maple syrup and capable of further processing, in solid granular form without flavorings. Falls under HTS 1702.20.28.10 as 'other' maple sugar that is a blended syrup per U.S. note 4, intended for industrial mixing rather than direct consumption.
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
• Confirm blending status with documentation showing capability for further mixing, as pure products are excluded from this subheading
• Monitor fiscal year quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 3; apply for Secretary of Agriculture approvals if specialty sugar designation sought
• Label accurately for dry weight sugar content; pitfalls include re-export requirements if not used for approved processing