High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-42 from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

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

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

High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-42 from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1702.90.40.00