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 under HTS 1702.90.10.00 as a sugar syrup blend from cane/beet equivalents meeting additional U.S. note 5 quota provisions for low-impurity syrups.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If soluble non-sugar solids exceed 6% by weight
Exceeds the low-impurity threshold for 1702.90.10, shifting to general other sugar syrups category.
If entered outside note 5 quota provisions or for specialty sugar allocation
Quota-exempt or specialty sugars fall under Chapter 21 miscellaneous preparations with sugar limits.
If classified as blended syrup not meeting note 5
Blended syrups capable of further processing go to restricted subheadings per additional U.S. notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Secretary of Agriculture quota license under additional U.S. note 5 before entry to avoid rejection
• Provide lab certification of fructose content (≥50% dry) and non-sugar solids ≤6% for CBP verification
• Calculate raw value per Treasury regulations using polarity testing to confirm quota eligibility
Related Products under HTS 1702.90.10.00
Invert Sugar Syrup 55% Fructose
Invert sugar syrup hydrolyzed from cane sugar, featuring 55% fructose in dry state and minimal non-sugar solids (<6%), used in confectionery. Fits HTS 1702.90.10.00 for fructose-rich cane-derived syrups entered under U.S. note 5 quota.
Glucose-Fructose Blend Syrup Isoglucose
Isoglucose syrup from beet sugar, blending 50% fructose with glucose, soluble non-sugar solids ≤6%, for beverage sweetening. Classifiable in HTS 1702.90.10.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 5 for quota entry.
Chemically Pure Fructose Powder 50% Blend
Solid fructose crystals blended to 50% dry weight fructose from cane, with impurities ≤6% non-sugar solids, for pharmaceutical use. Meets HTS 1702.90.10.00 for other sugars entered per note 5.
Maltose-Glucose Syrup 50% Fructose Enriched
Enzymatically converted syrup from beets with 50% fructose dry basis, non-sugar solids <6%, no flavoring added. Qualifies for HTS 1702.90.10.00 under quota provisions of additional U.S. note 5.
Artificial Honey Fructose-Rich Syrup
Fructose-based artificial honey substitute from cane sugar, 50%+ fructose dry, low non-sugar solids, unflavored. Classifies under HTS 1702.90.10.00 for quota-eligible syrups per note 5.