Vermont Maple Sugar Candy from China
Pure maple sugar candy produced by boiling down maple sap from Vermont sugar maples until it crystallizes into solid form. This product falls under HTS 1702.20.40.10 as maple sugar in solid form, derived directly from maple tree sap without added flavoring or coloring. It is typically molded into leaf shapes or small pieces for retail sale.
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
• Verify polarity and sucrose content via lab testing to confirm it meets maple sugar specs and avoids reclassification as syrup
• Obtain certificates of origin for potential preferential treatment under USMCA if from Canada
• Watch for quota restrictions on sugar imports under Additional U.S
• Note 3