Fructose-Enriched Dextrose Syrup 48% Fructose from China

Dextrose syrup enriched to 48% fructose via isomerase enzyme, used in ice cream bases for freeze-thaw stability and sweetness. Fits HTS 1702.40.40.00 as glucose syrup <50% fructose, solid or liquid form without coloring or flavors.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Polarimeter readings essential to prove <50% fructose threshold vs higher subheadings

Ensure starch-derived origin documentation; beet/cane sources may alter notes applicability

Watch for over 65% total solids triggering additional quota scrutiny