Certified Organic Vermont Maple Syrup

Pure certified organic maple syrup produced from the sap of maple trees in Vermont, boiled down to a thick syrup without any added flavoring or coloring. It falls under HTS 1702.20.40.50 as maple syrup that is certified organic and described as 'other' within the certified organic subheading. This classification applies to high-quality, USDA-certified organic maple syrup in solid or syrup form.

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.

1702.20.40Same rate: 17.5%

If grade A or specific color grade designated

Higher specificity within the maple syrup hierarchy for graded products moves it out of the 'other' certified organic category.

1702.90.90Higher: 40.1% vs 17.5%

If blended with other sugars or not purely maple-derived

Mixtures of maple syrup with other sugars like cane or beet fall under general other sugar syrups, not pure maple syrup.

2106.90.74Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If containing over 65% sugar by dry weight and prepared for retail

Retail-packaged maple syrup exceeding sugar thresholds may shift to food preparations with quantitative restrictions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USDA organic certification documentation to qualify for this subheading and avoid reclassification to non-organic maple syrup

Check current USDA sugar import quotas as maple syrup may be subject to TRQ limitations; obtain licenses if required for quota entry

Provide lab analysis confirming no added flavoring or coloring and purity as maple sap-derived to prevent misclassification

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Certified Organic Golden Delicate Maple Syrup

Light certified organic golden delicate maple syrup, harvested early season for mild flavor, pure without additives. Classified as HTS 1702.20.40.50 'other' certified organic maple syrup not in primary grade categories. Popular for pancakes and drizzling.

Certified Organic Bulk Maple Syrup for Export

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