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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure maple syrup without blending
Pure unblended maple syrup falls under the non-blended subheading as it doesn't meet blended syrup criteria in U.S. note 4.
If prepared for retail sale with over 65% sugar content
Retail-packaged syrups with high sugar content shift to Chapter 21 food preparations, exempt from certain sugar quotas per U.S. notes.
If other sugar syrup not meeting maple description
Syrups from non-maple sources or not specifically blended as per note 4 classify under general sugar syrups.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with additional U.S. note 4 by ensuring the syrup is capable of further processing and not consumer-ready; obtain Secretary of Agriculture approvals if quota-related
• Provide lab analysis for sugar content and raw value calculation to avoid misclassification
• Watch for quota zero limits on blended syrups to prevent entry denials
Related Products under HTS 1702.20.28.90
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.
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.