Grade B Dark Maple Syrup
Robust-flavored maple syrup from late-season sap, darker in color due to higher mineral content, packaged in glass jars. Classified under 1702.20.40.70 as 'other' maple syrup not fitting Grade A light amber criteria. Ideal for cooking and baking applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in containers under 1.36 kg (3 lbs)
Small retail packages of maple syrup have a dedicated subheading for consumer-sized units.
If processed into cough drops or medicated syrup
Maple syrup used in pharmaceutical preparations like cough syrups moves to heading 1704.
If sold as a set with pancake mix for retail
When packaged with other breakfast items as a retail set, it may classify under sauces and preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'maple syrup' with Brix and sucrose content; mislabeling leads to FDA holds
• For bulk imports over 50 gallons, ensure tanker certifications for food-grade transport
• Monitor USDA quota allocations for Canadian imports to avoid over-quota duties exceeding 100%
Related Products under HTS 1702.20.40.70
Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
Pure maple syrup derived from the sap of sugar maple trees in Vermont, boiled down to a thick syrup without added flavoring or coloring. It falls under HTS 1702.20.40.70 as 'other' maple syrup in its natural form, not meeting criteria for Grade A categories. This classification applies to high-quality, unprocessed syrup exported in bulk or retail packaging.
Quebec Amber Maple Syrup
Medium amber maple syrup produced in Quebec from red maple trees, featuring caramel notes without artificial additives. This 'other' category under HTS 1702.20.40.70 covers syrups not precisely matching official color grades. Commonly used in confectionery and beverages.
Bulk Canadian Maple Syrup
Unfiltered maple syrup shipped in 55-gallon drums from Canadian producers for industrial use in food manufacturing. HTS 1702.20.40.70 applies to this 'other' form not retail-ready or graded. High Brix content makes it suitable for further processing.
Artisan New Hampshire Maple Syrup
Hand-boiled maple syrup from small New Hampshire sugarhouses, lightly filtered with natural sediment. As non-standard grade, it fits 'other' maple syrup in 1702.20.40.70. Packaged in decorative tins for gourmet markets.