Quebec Amber Maple Syrup from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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