Date Syrup High Fructose Variant 60% from China
Concentrated syrup from dates hydrolyzed to >50% fructose, for baking and energy bars. HTS 1702.60.40.50 captures this as other fructose syrup without coloring. Offers natural fruit sugar profile for premium goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Test for invert sugar exclusion; date fructans must show >50% free fructose
• Declare bulk industrial to sidestep consumer packaging prohibitions
• Monitor Federal Register for TRQ modifications affecting fruit sugar entries