High Fructose Corn Syrup Blend for Beverage Manufacturing
A blended syrup containing over 50% fructose by dry weight, derived from corn starch hydrolysis and mixed with cane sugar syrups, used as a bulk sweetener in soft drink production. It falls under HTS 1702.60.22.00 as a blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, entered pursuant to general note 15 provisions for quota allocation. This syrup is capable of further processing and not packaged for retail sale.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from sugar cane or beets rather than corn
Fructose syrups from cane/beet sources use different subheadings even if blended, based on source material distinctions in chapter notes.
If containing added flavoring or coloring
Addition of flavoring excludes it from heading 1702 syrups without such additions, shifting to other sugar syrup categories.
If entered under specialty sugar quota provisions
Smaller quota allocations for specialty sugars may apply instead of GN15 if designated by USTR for specific countries.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA certificate of eligibility confirming compliance with additional U.S. note 4 and general note 15 quota allocations before shipment
• Provide lab analysis verifying >50% fructose content in dry state and blended nature to avoid reclassification during customs exam
• Avoid retail packaging; ship in bulk drums or totes to qualify as further-processable syrup and prevent duty overage
Related Products under HTS 1702.60.22.00
Fructose-Cane Sugar Blend Syrup for Industrial Baking
Blended syrup combining high-fructose corn syrup (>50% fructose) with cane sugar molasses residues, intended for large-scale bakery mixing operations. Classified in HTS 1702.60.22.00 due to its blended composition per U.S. note 4, high fructose content, and entry under general note 15 quota rules for further processing. Not prepared for direct consumer marketing.
Isofructose Blend Syrup for Confectionery Processing
A processible blended syrup of isomerized fructose (>50% dry weight fructose) combined with beet sugar syrups, supplied in industrial totes for candy manufacturing. It qualifies for HTS 1702.60.22.00 as a note 4 blended syrup entered under GN15, excluding invert sugar and prepared for mixing rather than retail. Meets chapter criteria for fructose syrups in solid/liquid form without flavors.
Bulk HFCS-Beet Fructose Syrup for Dairy Blending
Industrial blended syrup of high fructose corn syrup and beet-derived fructose (>50% total fructose), used in yogurt and ice cream base mixing. Entered under HTS 1702.60.22.00 per general note 15 and U.S. note 4 definitions for quota-eligible blended syrups not consumer-ready. Capable of further dilution or processing in food production.
Fructose-Enriched Cane Blend for Sauce Production
Blended syrup with fructose content exceeding 50% dry weight, mixing corn fructose and cane derivatives for ketchup and BBQ sauce bases. HTS 1702.60.22.00 applies as a note 4 blended product under GN15, designed for industrial saucing without final packaging. Excludes added flavors to stay in unflavored syrup category.