Granulated Maple Sugar
Fine granulated sugar produced from evaporated maple sap, used in baking and as a tabletop sweetener. HTS 1702.20.40 covers this as 'other' maple sugar in solid form, excluding pure syrup. It meets chapter requirements for sugars without added substances.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If refined to high polarity resembling cane/beet sugar
Highly refined sugars may classify under general refined sugar headings if not distinctly maple-derived.
If for quota purposes if entered under specialty sugar provisions
Certain specialty sugars use temporary subheadings like 9903 series for TRQ management.
If in powdered form with over 10% sugar by dry weight
Powdered sugar ethers or similar processed forms go to specific subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with accurate sugar content and origin; bulk packaging may trigger different quota scrutiny
• Ensure product is not 'prepared for retail' to avoid exclusions in U.S. notes for consumer-ready items
• Monitor annual quotas via Federal Register notices from USDA for timely entry
Related Products under HTS 1702.20.40
Maple Sugar Candy
Hard maple sugar candies made by boiling down maple syrup until it crystallizes into solid form, used as a traditional confection. Classified under HTS 1702.20.40 as maple sugar in solid form, distinct from liquid maple syrup in 1702.20.20. It contains no added flavoring or coloring, fitting the 'other' category for maple-derived sugars.
Maple Sugar Blocks
Large solid blocks of maple sugar formed by cooling boiled maple syrup, often shaved for use. This solid product is 'other' maple sugar under 1702.20.40, differentiated from liquid syrups. Pure composition ensures chapter 17 classification.
Artisanal Maple Sugar Shavings
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.
Organic Maple Sugar Crystals
Coarse organic crystals from certified maple sap evaporation, used in health foods. HTS 1702.20.40 applies to this solid maple sugar form, pure and unadulterated. Organic status doesn't alter tariff classification.
Maple Sugar Powder
Finely powdered solid maple sugar for baking mixes, derived from dried syrup. As 'other' solid maple sugar, it's under 1702.20.40, excluding liquid or flavored forms. Powdered state confirms solid form per heading.