High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-42 from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

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

High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-42 from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1702.90.10.00