Organic Quebec Maple Sugar Crystals

Certified organic maple sugar crystals from Quebec, produced by evaporating sap to solid crystalline form without chemicals. HTS 1702.20.40.10 applies to this pure, solid maple sugar lacking added flavors or colors. Popular in health food markets for its natural mineral content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1702.90.58Higher: 22.6% vs 17.5%

If over 65% sugars and in retail packaging

High-sugar articles prepared for consumers may fall under restricted subheadings per Additional U.S. Note 2.

2101.12.44Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If blended with extracts for flavored syrup bases

Flavored or blended sugar products shift to Chapter 21 as extracts or preparations.

1704.90Higher: 20.4% vs 17.5%

If containing medicinal ingredients like menthol

Sugar confections with specific active ingredients like cough drops classify under heading 1704.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide organic certification and FDA import alerts compliance to expedite clearance

Test for pesticide residues as organic claims require proof

Monitor annual sugar import quotas to time shipments effectively

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