Tapioca-Based HFCS-Equivalent Blend Syrup from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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