Blended Corn Glucose-Fructose Syrup HFCS-42
This is a blended syrup derived from corn starch hydrolysis, containing 42% fructose and 58% glucose in dry state, meeting the 20-50% fructose range for HTS 1702.40. It qualifies as a blended syrup under additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, intended for further industrial processing like beverage manufacturing. Not prepared for retail sale in consumer packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing invert sugar
Excludes invert sugar per subheading; products with invert fall under separate provision within same fructose range.
If fructose content under 20% in dry state
Lower fructose levels shift to other glucose syrups not meeting the specific 20-50% fructose blended criteria.
If prepared for retail consumer packaging
Retail-ready blended syrups exceeding sugar thresholds fall under prepared food preparations, not chapter 17 syrups.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fructose content via lab analysis to confirm 20-50% dry weight range; misclassification risks quota violations
• Obtain certificates of eligibility if subject to TRQ allocations; track raw value per Treasury regulations
• Ensure documentation proves it's for further processing, not retail-ready to avoid reclassification under note 3 exceptions
Related Products under HTS 1702.40.28.00
Industrial Wheat-Derived Glucose Syrup Blend
Blended syrup from wheat starch, with 35% fructose and balance glucose in dry matter, classified under HTS 1702.40 for glucose syrups 20-<50% fructose. Meets U.S. note 4 definition for blended syrups capable of further mixing/processing in food production. Supplied in bulk drums for industrial use.
Bulk Rice Glucose-Fructose Processing Syrup
Syrup produced from rice enzymatic conversion, featuring 28% fructose in dry state within the 20-50% range for HTS 1702.40.28. Classified as blended syrup per note 4, designed for further processing in confectionery or bakery industries. Excludes added flavors/coloring.
Tapioca-Based HFCS-Equivalent Blend Syrup
Blended syrup from tapioca starch, with 45% fructose meeting HTS 1702.40 criteria for glucose/glucose syrup <50% fructose. U.S. note 4 blended syrup for industrial further processing, not consumer retail form. Used in soft drink and dairy formulations.
Potato Starch Glucose Syrup Industrial Blend
Industrial blended syrup from potato glucose, 25% fructose in dry state per HTS 1702.40.28 requirements. Qualifies under note 4 as processible blended syrup from starch, free of flavors/color. Primarily for brewing and fermentation applications.
Cassava-Derived Fructose-Glucose Bulk Syrup
Bulk blended syrup from cassava root starch conversion, 38% fructose dry weight fitting 1702.40.28. Note 4 blended syrup for further mixing in food industry, excluding consumer packaging. Common in Asian import streams for U.S. processing.
Millet Grain HFCS-Style Blended Syrup
Blended syrup from millet starch hydrolysis, 30% fructose confirming HTS 1702.40.28 placement. As per note 4, capable of further processing, not retail; used in nutritional supplement bases. No added coloring/flavoring.