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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If soluble non-sugar solids exceed 6% by weight
Products with >6% non-sugar solids shift to 1702.90.10, excluding high-purity syrups under this subheading.
If total sugars <50% fructose in dry state
Lower fructose blends fall under 1702.90.20; this code requires ≥50% fructose for classification.
If entered outside GN15 quota provisions
Non-quota sugars/syrups use TRQ subheadings like 2106.90.44 with separate volume limits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry under General Note 15 quota; obtain USDA license as aggregate limits apply annually
• Provide lab certification of fructose ≥50% dry weight and non-sugar solids ≤6% to avoid reclassification
• Monitor raw value calculations per Treasury regs to ensure quota compliance and avoid overage penalties
Related Products under HTS 1702.90.05.00
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.