Certified Organic Dark Robust Maine Maple Syrup

Dark robust certified organic maple syrup sourced from Maine maple groves, featuring intense flavor from late-season sap, free of additives. This product is classified in HTS 1702.20.40.50 as certified organic maple syrup 'other' due to its robust grade not separately specified. Used in baking and beverages.

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.

1702.20.40.40Same rate: 17.5%

If explicitly graded as 'Grade B' or equivalent

Specific grade designations within certified organic have dedicated sub-subheadings.

2106.90.26Same rate: 17.5%

If flavored or colored during processing

Any addition of flavoring excludes from heading 1702 and moves to flavored syrup preparations.

1701.91Lower: 15.1% vs 17.5%

If chemically refined to high purity levels

Highly refined cane/beet sugar syrups used similarly may classify under cane sugar if predominant.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit polarimeter readings if required to confirm sugar content meets raw value calculations for quota purposes

Avoid common pitfall of incomplete bills of lading; specify 'certified organic maple syrup Brix 66°' for accurate classification

Consult CBP rulings for grade-specific entries to prevent shifts to higher-duty categories

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