Corn Syrup Solids from China
Corn syrup solids are dehydrated glucose syrup in powder form, derived from corn starch hydrolysis, containing less than 20% fructose by dry weight. This product falls under HTS 1702.30.40 as 'other' glucose and glucose syrup in solid form, not containing added flavoring or coloring. It is commonly used as a sweetener in infant formulas and nutritional supplements.
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
• Verify fructose content via lab analysis to confirm <20% dry weight; obtain Certificate of Analysis for CBP review
• Ensure no added flavors to avoid reclassification
• Watch TRQ quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 3