Bulk Rice Glucose-Fructose Processing Syrup from China
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.
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
• Conduct dry state fructose assay per polarimeter standards; retain lab reports for CBP review
• Declare under TRQ if applicable; note Secretary of Agriculture modifications to quantities
• Avoid molasses residues exceeding note limits to prevent shift to 1703 molasses headings