Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel: > Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 percent by weight of fructose: > Derived from sugar cane or sugar beets: > Containing soluble non-sugar solids (excluding any foreign substances, including but not limited to molasses, that may have been added to or developed in the product) equal to 6 percent or less by weight of the total soluble solids: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 1702.90.05.00
High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-42
HFCS-42 is a liquid sweetener derived from corn starch hydrolysis, containing 42% fructose and 50% total sugars in dry state, with soluble non-sugar solids under 6% of total soluble solids. It qualifies for HTS 1702.90.05.00 under general note 15 quota provisions as a sugar syrup blend from cane/beet sources meeting purity criteria. Used in beverages and processed foods for sweetness.
Invert Sugar Syrup 60% Fructose
Invert sugar syrup hydrolyzed from cane sugar, featuring 60% fructose in dry state and minimal non-sugar solids (<6%), entered under GN15 for tariff benefits. Used in confectionery and baking for humectant properties without crystallization. Meets Chapter 17 purity standards excluding added molasses.
Pure Fructose Cane Syrup Concentrate
Concentrated cane syrup with 70% fructose dry basis, ultra-low non-sugar solids (≤3%), solid-form eligible under GN15 provisions. Ideal for pharmaceutical and high-end food applications. Meets strict subheading criteria for soluble solids exclusion.
50% Fructose Beet Sugar Crystals
Crystalline solid from beets with exactly 50% fructose dry state, non-sugar solids ≤6%, GN15 eligible. Used in specialty baking blends. Conforms to 'other sugars' in solid form without flavors.
Cane Sugar Fructose Blend Powder
Powdered sugar blend from cane sources with 55% fructose dry weight, soluble non-sugar solids ≤6%, in solid form for GN15 entry. Suitable for dry mixes and industrial sweetening without added flavors. Excludes molasses residues per subheading purity rules.
Beet-Derived Glucose-Fructose Syrup
Syrup from sugar beets with 52% fructose in dry state, non-sugar solids <6%, no foreign additives, pursuant to GN15 for quota entry. Applied in soft drinks and canning for balanced sweetness. Conforms to Chapter 17 notes excluding high-solids molasses products.
Isoglucose Syrup from Beet Sugar
Isoglucose (HFCS equivalent) from beets, 55% fructose dry weight, <6% non-sugar solids, entered via GN15 for US market access. Common in EU-origin imports meeting US purity specs. Used in brewing and dairy products.
Fructose-Enriched Invert Blend
Enriched invert sugar from cane with 58% fructose, minimal solids (<5%), solid or syrup form under 1702.90.05.00 GN15. Prevents crystallization in icings and fillings. Excludes blended syrups per additional notes.