Liquid Glucose Fructose Blend 35% Fructose from China
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.
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
• Conduct dry state analysis to confirm fructose percentage; discrepancies can lead to reclassification and penalties
• Ensure no added coloring per heading description; include affidavits confirming purity for smooth entry
• Check against TRQ limits under Additional U.S
• Note 3 for high-sugar content articles to avoid over-quota duties