Invert Sugar Syrup 70% Solids

Invert sugar syrup is produced by hydrolyzing sucrose from cane or beets into glucose-fructose mix, with ≥50% fructose in dry state and ≤6% non-sugar solids. Classified in 1702.90.20.00 as other fructose-rich sugar syrups without flavoring.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1702.90.54Higher: 23.5% vs 17.5%

If classified as blended syrup for further processing

Blended syrups not consumer-ready prohibited under note 4; shifts to TRQ-limited codes.

1701.91.44Higher: 23.5% vs 17.5%

If over 65% sugars and processable

High-sugar content syrups enter specific high-sugar quota subheadings if not final consumer form.

1702.90.64Higher: 23.5% vs 17.5%

If containing over 65% cane/beet sugars

Exceeds quantitative limits for high-sugar articles per note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit hydrolysis process documentation proving invert formation and fructose content ≥50% dry basis

Test for foreign substances; any added molasses disqualifies low-solids criterion

Monitor annual quotas via USDA; use bonds for pending raw value determinations

Related Products under HTS 1702.90.20.00

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 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.

Chemically Pure Fructose Crystalline Powder

Pharmaceutical-grade crystalline fructose, chemically pure from cane/beet sources, in solid form with ≥50% fructose dry weight and negligible non-sugar solids. HTS 1702.90.20.00 covers other fructose sugars in solid form meeting purity specs.

Glucose-Fructose Blend Syrup 55% Fructose

Blended syrup from cane/beet glucose and fructose, achieving 55% fructose dry state, purified to ≤6% non-sugar solids without coloring. Fits 1702.90.20.00 as invert/other high-fructose syrups.

Maltose Powder from Beet Sugar

Chemically pure maltose in crystalline solid form enzymatically derived from beet sugar, with fructose content meeting blend criteria and ultra-low non-sugar solids. Included in 1702.90.20.00 as other sugars.

Artificial Honey Substitute Syrup

Iso-glucose syrup mimicking honey, from cane sugar inversion to high fructose (55%+ dry), purified <6% solids, no natural honey mixed. 1702.90.20.00 covers such artificial honey syrups.

Purified Cane Invert Syrup for Beverages

Industrial invert syrup from cane sugar, 50%+ fructose dry, double-purified to <6% non-sugar solids for soft drink use. HTS 1702.90.20.00 for such low-impurity fructose syrups.