Organic Maple Sugar Granules
Pure maple sugar granules derived from the sap of maple trees, crystallized into solid form without added flavoring or coloring. Classified under HTS 1702.20.28.10 as maple sugar that is a blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, in solid form for further processing. It meets the criteria for blended syrups capable of being mixed with other ingredients and not prepared for direct retail sale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure maple sugar without blending
Pure, unblended maple sugar falls outside 'blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4' and moves to other maple sugar subheadings.
If packaged for retail sale with over 65% sugar
Retail-ready packs with high sugar content shift to Chapter 21 food preparations due to consumer packaging exclusions in note 2.
If chemically pure other sugar in solid form
If processed to high purity levels beyond typical maple sugar, it may classify as other chemically pure sugars in heading 1701.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with Additional U.S
• Note 4; ensure the product qualifies as a blended syrup not for ultimate consumer packaging to avoid quota bans
• Calculate raw value per Treasury regulations using polarization testing; obtain certificates of eligibility if allocated quota applies
• Provide lab analysis confirming no added flavoring/coloring and sucrose content; watch for reclassification if over 65% sugar for consumer packs
Related Products under HTS 1702.20.28.10
Blended Maple Sugar Crystals
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.
Coarse Maple Sugar Powder
Coarse powdered maple sugar from blended syrups, solid form not containing added coloring or flavoring, for industrial use. HTS 1702.20.28.10 applies to this 'other' maple sugar as blended syrups under note 4, distinguished by non-consumer packaging and processability.
Pure Maple Sugar Flakes
Flaked maple sugar in solid form from blended syrups described in note 4, without additives, suitable for bulk processing. This product is specifically classified in HTS 1702.20.28.10 as other maple sugar meeting blended criteria for non-retail import.
Bulk Maple Sugar Cubes
Compressed maple sugar into bulk cubes from blended syrups, solid form without flavoring, for industrial remixing. HTS 1702.20.28.10 covers this as other maple sugar fitting blended syrup definition in U.S. note 4.