Maple Lactose Blend Syrup for Confectionery from China
Blended syrup featuring maple and chemically pure lactose from beet/cane sources, in totes for candy manufacturing without consumer packaging. Classified under HTS 1702.20.28 as per note 4 for processible blended syrups in chapter 17.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide polarization readings to confirm raw value; ensure no centrifugation if cane-derived
• Pitfall: Consumer-ready form disqualifies from this low-duty subheading