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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1702.90.90Higher: 40.1% vs 17.5%

If containing added flavoring or coloring

Flavored/coloured sugars excluded from 1702 heading; move to flavored preparations in 2106.

1701.14.10Same rate: 17.5%

If raw beet sugar form without fructose inversion

Unprocessed raw sugars with <99.5° polarimeter use 1701.14; requires processing for 1702 syrup.

1702.60.24Higher: 23.5% vs 17.5%

If blended with other syrup types beyond fructose spec

Other blended syrups under 1702.60 have separate TRQ restrictions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source documentation proving beet/cane origin; mixed sources may require polarization testing

Avoid packaging for retail consumer-ready form to prevent exclusion under US notes

Related Products 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.

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.