Maple Lactose Blend Syrup for Confectionery from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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