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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+17.5%22.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1702.60Lower: 15.1% vs 22.6%

If classified as fructose syrup exceeding glucose limits

Predominantly fructose products shift to 1702.60, outside glucose-dominant blends.

1702.90.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 22.6%

If for syrups not derived from cane/beet but meeting other glucose specs

Alternative other sugar syrups if not fitting precise glucose/fructose blended parameters.

1901.90.67.00Higher: 27.5% vs 22.6%

If mixed with other dry ingredients over 10% sugar

Blends with non-sugar solids >10% may classify as food preps under chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use Treasury raw value conversion (0.93 min factor adjusted for polarization under 100°)

Segregate from quota-exempt specialty sugars; apply via USTR allocations

Document non-retail intent with end-user letters to support classification

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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.

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

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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

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