High Fructose Corn Syrup Blend 55% from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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