Certified Organic High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55 from Germany
This is a liquid fructose syrup derived from corn starch, containing over 55% fructose by dry weight in its solid state, certified organic under USDA standards. It falls under HTS 1702.60.40.30 as 'other fructose syrup' in syrup form that is certified organic, excluding invert sugar. Used primarily as a sweetener in beverages and processed foods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA organic certification documentation and ensure supplier provides organic equivalence for non-US origins
• Verify fructose content via polarimeter testing to confirm >50% dry weight; retain lab reports for CBP review
• Monitor TRQ quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 3; apply for license if entering blended syrups exceeding limits