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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If glucose-based rather than maple
Different sugar base like glucose syrup changes the specific sugar type subheading.
If in liquid form as sugar confection
Liquid sugar confections or drops shift to heading 1704 if not purely syrup.
If over 10% sugar and retail-prepared
Consumer-ready high-sugar articles fall under Chapter 21 with quantitative restrictions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure certificates of eligibility if quota-allocated; test for soluble non-sugar solids to confirm heading 1702 eligibility
• Label clearly as industrial to avoid retail misclassification pitfalls
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.
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.
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.