High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-42
HFCS-42 is a liquid glucose syrup derived from corn starch hydrolysis, containing approximately 42% fructose and 52% glucose in its dry state, with the remainder water and minor solids. It falls under HTS 1702.40.40.00 as a glucose syrup with 20-50% fructose content, excluding invert sugar, used primarily in food manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in solid form such as powder or granules
Dried glucose syrups with 20-50% fructose are classified separately from liquid syrups in solid form subheadings.
If fructose content below 20% by dry weight
Lower fructose glucose syrups fall under the general glucose syrup category outside the specified fructose range.
If containing added flavoring or prepared for retail consumer packaging
Syrups with flavors or colors shift to Chapter 21 as food preparations, subject to different sugar content quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fructose content via polarimeter testing to confirm 20-50% dry weight range and avoid misclassification under higher fructose subheadings
• Obtain certificates of analysis for sugar polarity and ensure compliance with USDA sugar quota regulations if applicable to raw value equivalents
• Declare in liquid form without added flavors; common pitfall is improper documentation leading to quota TRQ issues
Related Products under HTS 1702.40.40.00
Isoglucose Syrup 45% Fructose
Isoglucose syrup is an enzymatically converted glucose syrup from wheat or corn, featuring 45% fructose in dry matter, used as a sugar substitute in beverages and confectionery. Classified under 1702.40.40.00 for glucose syrups with 20-<50% fructose, not invert sugar, in its common liquid bulk form.
Liquid Glucose Fructose Blend 35% Fructose
This industrial syrup is a hydrolyzed corn starch product with 35% fructose content on dry basis, widely used in bakery fillings and soft drinks for sweetness and body. It qualifies for HTS 1702.40.40.00 as 'other' glucose syrups in the 20-50% fructose range, excluding those derived from sucrose inversion.
Fructose-Enriched Dextrose Syrup 48% Fructose
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.
Corn Syrup Solids 42DE 30% Fructose
Corn syrup solids with 42 dextrose equivalent and 30% fructose (dry basis) are dehydrated glucose-fructose syrups used in dry mixes for nutrition bars and infant formula. Though solid, classified under 1702.40.40.00 'other' for glucose syrups meeting the fructose content without invert sugar designation.
Enzymatic Glucose Syrup 25% Fructose for Brewing
Specialty syrup for beer adjunct use, enzymatically produced with 25% fructose dry weight from starch, providing fermentable sugars without flavor impact. HTS 1702.40.40.00 covers this as other glucose syrup in the specified fructose range, imported in bulk for industrial brewing.