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 minimal non-sugar solids under 6%. It falls under HTS 1702.90.20.00 as a sugar syrup blend from cane/beet equivalent processing, not containing added flavoring or coloring.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify soluble non-sugar solids ≤6% via lab analysis to confirm 1702.90.20 classification; excess shifts to molasses headings
• Provide polarity certificates and raw value calculations per USDA notes for quota compliance
• Avoid quota TRQ subheadings by ensuring not cane/beet direct; label as corn-derived syrup