Fructose-Glucose Processing Blend 45% Fructose from China
Concentrated blend of glucose syrup isomerized to 45% fructose, supplied in drums for soft drink formulation, not final consumer product. Falls under HTS 1702.40.24.00 for 20-50% fructose glucose syrups as note 4 blended syrups via note 9.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
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
• Federal Register check for quota status; provide affidavits of non-retail intent
• Pitfall: Over 65% sugars risks note 2 prohibitions