Isofructose Blend Syrup for Confectionery Processing from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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