Agave Fructose Syrup Inulin-Derived from China
Syrup from agave inulin hydrolysis, exceeding 50% fructose by dry weight, used in natural sweeteners for beverages. Falls under HTS 1702.60.40 as 'other fructose syrup,' distinct from cane/beet due to plant source but meeting fructose threshold without additives. Popular in health food applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide origin docs proving inulin source; lab certify fructose % to dodge invert classification
• Check if 'specialty sugar' for TRQ reservation; ensure syrup not retail-packaged