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
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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