Bulk Maple Syrup for Baking
Industrial-grade blended maple syrup designed for mixing into baking products, containing maple sugars blended with beet-derived sugars per U.S. note 4. Imported in large drums for further processing by bakeries, not for direct sale. Falls under this HTS as a blended syrup not prepared for ultimate consumer marketing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If within specialty sugar quota allocations
Non-blended or quota-eligible maple syrups may use other subheadings if not fitting blended definition.
If containing added flavoring matter
Addition of flavors excludes it from heading 1702, moving to flavored syrups in other subheadings.
If for quota-entered syrups under specific TRQ
Certain syrups enter via Chapter 21 under temporary quota provisions linked to sugar programs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document end-use for processing to qualify under note 4; include polarity tests for raw value per Treasury regulations
• Avoid retail labeling to prevent reclassification; monitor annual quota publications in Federal Register
Related Products under HTS 1702.20.28.90
Organic Maple Syrup Blend
A blended syrup primarily from maple sources mixed with cane sugars, meeting the criteria for blended syrups under additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, capable of further processing. It is imported in bulk for industrial use in food manufacturing, not packaged for retail consumers. This classification applies as it contains sugars from maple and is not ready for direct consumer marketing.
Industrial Maple Blend Syrup
A blended syrup of maple and cane sugars for confectionery manufacturing, compliant with blended syrups in additional U.S. note 4, intended for further mixing. Supplied in totes for factory use, not consumer packaging. Classified here due to its processable nature and maple base.
Food Processor Maple Syrup Mix
Blended maple syrup mix with beet sugars for use in beverage production, fitting blended syrups under U.S. note 4 as it's further processable. Imported unpackaged for commercial blending, not for end consumers. This HTS applies to its maple syrup blended status.
Commercial Grade Blended Maple Syrup
Blended syrup from maple and other cane sugars for sauce manufacturing, per additional U.S. note 4 criteria for further processing. Bulk import in barrels for industrial kitchens, avoiding consumer packaging. Classified under this code for blended maple syrups.