Cane Fructose Syrup Blend for Beverage Processing

Blended syrup of cane-derived fructose over 50% dry weight with beet sugars, designed for industrial mixing in soft drink production. Classified in HTS 1702.60.24.00 due to meeting U.S. note 4 definition for blended syrups entered under note 9 quota provisions. Excludes retail-ready packaging.

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.

1702.60Same rate: 23.5%

If containing added flavoring

Addition of flavoring or coloring excludes from heading 1702, moving to flavored syrups in other subheadings.

1701.91Lower: 15.1% vs 23.5%

If over 65% sugars and processable

High-sugar content blends not retail-ready may classify under cane/beet sugar syrups if exceeding fructose specificity.

2106.90.68Higher: 27.5% vs 23.5%

If prohibited under note 9

Quota-barred blended syrups shift to food prep subheadings for non-quota entry.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide evidence of capability for further processing like blending certificates; monitor aggregate quotas under note 3

Use polarimeter testing for sucrose/fructose content to confirm raw value

Coordinate with USTR for country-specific allocations

Related Products under HTS 1702.60.24.00

High Fructose Corn Syrup Blend 55% Fructose

A blended syrup containing over 50% fructose in dry state from corn, mixed with cane sugar syrups, capable of further processing in food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1702.60.24.00 as a blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 4, entered pursuant to note 9 provisions for quota-limited imports. Not prepared for retail sale in imported form.

Industrial Fructose-Glucose Syrup Mix 60% Fructose

A processable blend of fructose syrup over 50% dry fructose with glucose syrups from starch, for bakery and confectionery further mixing. HTS 1702.60.24.00 applies as blended syrup per U.S. note 4, subject to note 9 entry provisions. Bulk form, not consumer-packaged.

Beet Fructose Blend Syrup for Confectionery

Blended syrup from beet sugars with added fructose exceeding 50% dry weight, intended for further processing into candies. Enters under HTS 1702.60.24.00 as note 4 blended syrup pursuant to note 9 quota rules. Supplied in industrial drums, not retail.

HFCS-Cane Blend 52% Fructose Industrial Grade

Mixture of high fructose corn syrup and cane syrup totaling over 50% fructose dry, for dairy and sauce further processing. HTS 1702.60.24.00 for note 4 blended syrups entered per note 9. Not in consumer-ready form or package.

Fructose-Enriched Beet Syrup Blend

Beet-derived syrup blended to >50% fructose content, capable of mixing for jams and preserves. Classed in HTS 1702.60.24.00 as U.S. note 4 blended syrup under note 9 provisions. Bulk industrial supply only.

Processing Fructose Syrup Blend 58% Dry Fructose

Blended fructose syrup over 50% dry fructose from mixed cane/corn sources for pharmaceutical further dilution. HTS 1702.60.24.00 per note 4 blended definition, note 9 entry. Industrial totes, not retail.