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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1702.30.24Same rate: 23.5%

If glucose/fructose blend rather than pure fructose dominant

Lower fructose content shifts to glucose and fructose syrup subheadings within the same heading.

1704.90.74Higher: 29.7% vs 23.5%

If containing over 10% sugars and sugar confection threshold

Articles exceeding sugar content limits in U.S. note 7 may classify as sugar confections instead of syrups.

1806.90.35Lower: 21% vs 23.5%

If containing cocoa components

Blended syrups with chocolate elements fall under chocolate prep headings per tariff structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct polarimeter testing per subheading notes to confirm fructose content excludes invert sugar classification

Use licensed customs brokers familiar with sugar quotas to handle USTR allocation certificates from origin countries

Document end-use as industrial processing to prevent misclassification as retail-prepared goods

Related Products under HTS 1702.60.22.00

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.

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.

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.