High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55 from China
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS-55) is a liquid sweetener derived from corn starch, containing over 55% fructose by dry weight in its solid equivalent, used widely in soft drinks and processed foods. It falls under HTS 1702.60.40 as 'other fructose and fructose syrup' exceeding 50% fructose content, excluding invert sugar, in syrup form without added flavoring or coloring. This classification applies to its high fructose concentration tested in the dry state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.6%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fructose content via polarimeter or lab analysis to confirm >50% dry weight; check TRQ quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 2 as syrups may face limits
• Ensure no added flavors/coloring to avoid reclassification; provide certificates for raw value calculation