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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from beet sugar mimicking maple characteristics
Beet-derived syrups, even if flavored like maple, classify under cane/beet sugar headings.
If glucose-based artificial honey substitute
Artificial honey mixed with maple falls under fructose/glucose syrups if not predominantly natural maple.
If for beverage-grade syrup further diluted
Syrups prepared for non-food mixing like beverages shift to Chapter 22 as fruit/fruit juice preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide polarimeter readings to confirm sucrose content meets raw sugar value calculations if quota-applicable
• Use refrigerated shipping to prevent fermentation; improper temperature controls lead to rejection
• Register with CBP's sugar quota system prior to entry for low-duty rate eligibility
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.
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.
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.