High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55 from Germany
High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55 is an liquid sweetener derived from corn starch, containing over 55% fructose by dry weight in its solid form equivalent. It is widely used in soft drinks and processed foods. Classified under HTS 1702.60.40.90 as other fructose syrups exceeding 50% fructose, excluding invert sugar.
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
• Verify fructose content via polarimeter testing to confirm >50% dry weight for proper classification
• Check TRQ quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 3; obtain USDA licenses for specialty sugars if applicable
• Provide certificates of analysis showing no added flavoring/coloring; avoid misclassification as blended syrups