Levulose Fructose Powder from China
Pure levulose (D-fructose) powder used in nutritional supplements and sports drinks formulations for its low glycemic properties. Falls under 1702.50.00.00 as chemically pure fructose in solid, unflavored form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit HPLC analysis reports proving single-fructose composition to avoid syrup misclassification
• Use food-grade packaging and declare as bulk ingredient, not consumer product
• Track USDA quota publications for fructose entries under specialty sugar provisions