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
25.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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