Organic Maple Sugar Crystals from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include organic certification but note it doesn't affect HTS; focus on sugar purity
• Test for molasses residues to confirm not raw cane under 1701.13
• Enter early in quota year to avoid over-quota rates