Artisanal Maple Sugar Shavings from China
Thin shavings of pure maple sugar for culinary topping, made from crystallized maple syrup. Fits HTS 1702.20.40 as solid 'other' maple sugar without additives. Distinct from syrup due to dry, solid state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify sucrose content via polarimeter if challenged on raw sugar definitions
• Declare as bulk for processing to qualify under quota exceptions
• Check country-specific allocations via USTR notices