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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other sugars or not purely maple-derived
Blended syrups or those not exclusively from maple sap fall under general sugar syrups, escaping maple-specific quotas.
If containing added flavoring, coloring, or marketed as a food preparation
Syrups prepared for retail with additives shift to Chapter 21 as flavored syrups, subject to different sugar content restrictions.
If meeting Grade A standards for color and clarity
Premium filtered maple syrup qualifying as Grade A would be classified in the specific subheading for higher-quality products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content and ensure no added flavors or colors to avoid reclassification under flavored syrups in Chapter 21
• Obtain Certificate of Origin for potential preferential treatment under USMCA if from Canada; check current maple syrup quotas
• Test for Brix density (typically 66%+ solids) and provide lab analysis to confirm it's pure maple syrup, avoiding common pitfalls with adulterated products
Related Products under HTS 1702.20.40.70
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.
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.