High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55
HFCS-55 is a liquid sweetener derived from corn starch, containing over 55% fructose by dry weight in its solid equivalent, used primarily in soft drinks and processed foods. It falls under HTS 1702.60.40.50 as a fructose syrup exceeding 50% fructose content, excluding invert sugar, and not containing added flavoring or coloring. This classification applies to its high fructose concentration in syrup form for industrial food applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fructose content ≤50% by dry weight
Lower fructose concentration shifts to general other sugar syrups in 1702.90, outside the >50% fructose subheading.
If classified as blended syrup for further processing
Meets definition of blended syrups in Additional U.S. Note 4, prohibited under quota and directed to 1702.40.24.
If entered under specialty sugar quota terms
Quota provisions in Note 3 allow certain syrups under 2106.90.44 if allocated by USDA for specialty use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fructose content via polarimeter testing to confirm >50% dry weight and ensure no invert sugar presence to avoid reclassification
• Check TRQ quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 3; obtain USDA licenses for entries beyond limits to prevent penalties
• Provide certificates of analysis for sugar origin (e.g
• corn-based) and ensure bulk packaging not for retail to comply with exclusions
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