Wheat-Based Glucose Syrup Blend for Beverage Manufacturing from Mexico
A blended syrup from wheat glucose with minimal fructose (<20% dry weight), designed for mixing into non-alcoholic beverage production lines. Classified in HTS 1702.30.28.00 due to its status as a blended syrup per U.S. note 4, intended for industrial further processing rather than retail packaging. It lacks added flavoring and is shipped in bulk.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm raw value calculation per U.S. note regulations for quota charging; ensure no retail packaging to meet note 4 criteria
• Label clearly as industrial use to prevent misclassification as consumer product
• Monitor fiscal year quotas set by Secretary of Agriculture