High-Fructose Invert Molasses from China
Invert molasses blend from beets or cane achieving 55%+ fructose dry weight via enzymatic inversion, used in soft drink manufacturing. Classified in 1702.90.35.00 for its sugar syrup nature without coloring or flavors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use Treasury-approved methods for raw value (kg x 1.07 for total sugars) in entry filings
• Confirm no consumer packaging to avoid Note 3 exclusions for retail-ready articles
• Monitor Secretary of Agriculture quota adjustments published in Federal Register