Bulk Maple Sugar Powder from China
Finely powdered maple sugar for industrial baking, made by grinding crystallized maple sap solids. Falls under HTS 1702.20.40.10 as solid maple sugar, not syrup or flavored. Ships in bulk bags for food manufacturers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Declare as bulk not retail to avoid U.S. note exclusions for consumer packaging
• Obtain end-use certificates if near quota limits
• Watch moisture content to prevent reclassification as syrup