Agave Fructose Syrup Blend from China
Blended syrup from agave nectar and corn fructose, over 50% fructose dry weight, for commercial food processing. Fits HTS 1702.60.28.00 as other blended fructose syrups per U.S. note 4, capable of further mixing and not consumer-ready. Natural source but chemically meets fructose threshold.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
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
• Document agave/corn blend ratios for Customs verification; apply for quota allocation via USTR if from restricted countries
• Store in industrial containers to maintain blended syrup status