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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended maple syrup in liquid form
Liquid blended maple syrups classify separately from solid maple sugar under the same blended note 4.
If syrup extracts for retail with high sugar
Retail syrup extracts over 65% sugar fall under Chapter 21 with absolute quota prohibitions.
If other blended sugar syrups solid
Non-maple blended sugars in solid form go to 1702.60 blended subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document end-use for processing to justify blended status; consumer packs risk denial under quota notes
• Test for soluble non-sugar solids if bordering heading 1703; ensure under 6% to stay in 1702
• Prepare for Treasury raw value calculations; fractions of degrees impact quota allocation proportionally
Related Products under HTS 1702.20.28.10
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.
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.
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.