Date Syrup High Fructose Variant 60% from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
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
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