HFCS-42 Industrial Grade Fructose Syrup

HFCS-42 with adjusted fructose to >50% dry weight for specific uses like sauces, in bulk. HTS 1702.60.40.50 for other >50% fructose syrups. Versatile for heat-stable applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+17.5%22.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1702.30Lower: 15.1% vs 22.6%

If standard ≤50% fructose HFCS

Common HFCS-42 at 42% fructose stays in 1702.30 glucose-fructose.

2103.90.40Lower: 20.7% vs 22.6%

If soy sauce syrup blends

Sauce preps with sugars shift to Chapter 21.

1702.60Same rate: 22.6%

If containing invert sugar

Invert-included fructose syrups excluded to 1702.60.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Adjust for raw value per Treasury regs using 0.93 factor minimum

No retail labeling; bulk only to qualify under processing exclusions

USDA eligibility certs mandatory for quota entries

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