High Fructose Corn Syrup Blend 55%
A blended syrup derived from corn starch hydrolysis, containing over 50% fructose by dry weight in solid equivalent, mixed with other sugar syrups for industrial use. It falls under HTS 1702.60.28.00 as a blended fructose syrup described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, capable of further processing and not prepared for retail sale. This classification applies to syrups not in consumer-ready packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added flavoring or coloring
Addition of flavoring shifts it from 'not containing added flavoring' in 1702.60 to flavored sugar syrups in 1702.40.
If prepared for retail sale to consumer in identical imported form
Consumer-ready packaging excludes it from blended syrups under U.S. note 4, moving to other sugar syrups in 1702.90.
If entered under specialty sugar quota provisions
Specialty sugars allocated by USTR may use 2106.90.44 for certain blended fructose products outside standard blended syrup quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fructose content via polarimeter testing to confirm >50% dry weight; obtain USDA licenses for quota entry under additional U.S. note 5
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification; declare raw value accurately for tariff calculation
Related Products under HTS 1702.60.28.00
Fructose-Glucose Industrial Syrup Mix
A bulk blended syrup combining fructose and glucose syrups exceeding 50% fructose content by dry weight, intended for food manufacturing. Classified in HTS 1702.60.28.00 as 'other' blended syrups per U.S. note 4, designed for further mixing or processing, not direct consumer use. Excludes invert sugar and is in non-retail form.
Bulk HFCS 60% Fructose Blend
High fructose corn syrup blended to 60% fructose by dry weight, supplied in totes for bakery and beverage production. HTS 1702.60.28.00 covers this as 'other' blended syrup under U.S. note 4, for further processing without consumer packaging. Meets criteria excluding added flavors and invert sugar.
Agave Fructose Syrup Blend
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.
Maltose-Fructose Processing Syrup
Industrial blend of maltose and high-fructose syrup exceeding 50% fructose, used in confectionery manufacturing. HTS 1702.60.28.00 for other blended fructose syrups under U.S. note 4, further processable and bulk-packed. Excludes flavors, colors, and invert forms.
Commercial Inulin-Fructose Syrup Blend
Syrup blending inulin-derived fructose with corn syrup, >50% fructose dry state, for dairy and baking industries. Classified HTS 1702.60.28.00 as other blended per note 4, for processing not retail. Meets solid form equivalent via concentration.
Beverage Grade Fructose Blend Syrup
Blended fructose syrup at 55%+ for soft drink production, bulk totes without flavors. HTS 1702.60.28.00 applies to other blended syrups under note 4, processable and non-consumer form. Excludes centrifugation per raw sugar definitions but fits fructose.