Sorghum Glucose Syrup Blend for Tobacco Humectant from China
Blended syrup from sorghum glucose (<20% fructose), serving as a humectant in cigar and chewing tobacco production. It is under HTS 1702.30.28.00 for blended syrups as defined in U.S. note 4, bulk for industrial moistening processes. No added colors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
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
• Specify tobacco end-use in entry docs to navigate quotas; test for molasses residues if applicable
• Ensure capable of further mixing per note 4
• Publish Federal Register notices for quota awareness