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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fructose 50% or higher in dry state
Higher fructose content (50%+) moves to subheading 1702.30 for those glucose/fructose blends.
If retail-packaged and over 10% sugar by note 3
Consumer-ready items with >10% sugars prohibited under quota; reclass to prepared saccharic articles.
If imported as starch hydrolysate base, not fully converted syrup
Incomplete hydrolysis products remain starches under chapter 11, not converted sugars of chapter 17.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide polarity certificates and raw value calculations using Treasury formula (1.07 factor for total sugars)
• Label as industrial processing syrup to distinguish from consumer products; avoid retail packaging
• Monitor USDA quota periods (Oct-Sep); apply for specialty sugar reservations if applicable
Related Products under HTS 1702.40.28.00
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.
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.