New England Maple Sugar Blocks from China
Large blocks of crystallized maple sugar from New Hampshire maple producers, ideal for grating or dissolving in hot drinks. This qualifies for HTS 1702.20.40.10 as solid maple sugar, not syrup, with no flavoring or coloring added during production. It embodies traditional Northeast U.S. maple processing methods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Label with country of origin and 'pure maple sugar' to meet USDA grading standards if applicable
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as confectionery which could trigger higher duties
• Check for TRQ eligibility under Secretary of Agriculture quotas