Certified Organic Agave Nectar Syrup from China
Syrup extracted from organic blue agave plants, containing more than 50% fructose by dry weight. HTS 1702.60.40.30 covers this certified organic fructose syrup, used as a natural sweetener in health foods and drinks. Excludes invert sugar per subheading specifications.
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
• Secure organic certificate compliant with NOP standards; include chain-of-custody docs from agave fields
• Test for fructose polarity to substantiate >50% claim; common pitfall is mislabeling as 'inverted'
• Avoid quota issues by confirming not 'blended syrup' under Note 4; declare accurately in entry summary