Liquid Glucose Fructose Blend 35% Fructose from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.1%

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

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