High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-42 from Germany
HFCS-42 is a liquid sweetener derived from corn starch hydrolysis, containing 42% fructose and 52% glucose in dry weight basis, used in soft drinks and processed foods. It falls under HTS 1702.90.40.00 as a sugar syrup blend with over 50% fructose derived from corn, which is chemically equivalent to cane or beet sugars, in solid-equivalent form when considering dry state composition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fructose content via polarimeter or lab analysis to confirm >50% dry weight; obtain USDA import license if subject to TRQ; ensure no added flavoring to avoid reclassification