High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55 from Germany
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 — 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 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