Invert Sugar Syrup 70% Solids from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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