Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Other sugars, including chemically pure lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel: > Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 percent by weight of fructose: > Other: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 1702.90.52.00
High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55
HFCS-55 is a liquid sweetener containing 55% fructose and 45% glucose in dry weight basis, commonly used in soft drinks and processed foods. It falls under HTS 1702.90.52.00 as a sugar syrup blend with over 50% fructose, described in general note 15 (sugar quota provisions) and entered pursuant to those rules. This classification applies to imported syrups meeting U.S. quota requirements for specialty sugars.
Invert Sugar Syrup 60% Fructose
Invert sugar syrup hydrolyzed to contain approximately 60% fructose and 40% glucose, used in confectionery and beverages for its humectant properties. Classified in HTS 1702.90.52.00 due to its fructose-dominant composition in solid form equivalent and entry under general note 15 quota provisions. Meets criteria for other sugar syrup blends with ≥50% fructose.
Fructose-Glucose Blend Crystalline Powder
Crystalline sugar powder blending 65% fructose with glucose, used in dry mixes and baking. HTS 1702.90.52.00 covers this as other sugars in solid form with ≥50% fructose, imported under general note 15 provisions for quota sugars. The dry state fructose measurement determines classification.
Artificial Honey Fructose Syrup
Syrup imitating honey flavor with high fructose content (52% dry basis) from corn sources, used as honey substitute in baking. Falls under HTS 1702.90.52.00 as artificial honey with ≥50% fructose, entered pursuant to general note 15 quota rules. Excludes added flavoring per heading description.
Isoglucose Syrup 55% Fructose Industrial Grade
Industrial isoglucose (wheat-derived) syrup with 55% fructose for beverage manufacturing. HTS 1702.90.52.00 applies to this fructose-dominant sugar syrup under general note 15 import provisions. Designed for further processing, not retail.
Maltose-Fructose Blend Powder
Solid blend of chemically pure maltose and fructose (51% fructose), used in nutritional supplements. Classified HTS 1702.90.52.00 for other sugars including fructose in solid form under quota entry. Meets dry state composition requirements.
Bulk Fructose Invert for Confectionery
High-fructose invert syrup in bulk for candy production, 58% fructose dry weight. HTS 1702.90.52.00 covers invert sugar blends ≥50% fructose pursuant to general note 15. Intended for industrial remixing.
Glucose-Fructose Solid Sweetener 52% Fructose
Granulated solid sweetener with 52% fructose for table use in bulk. Under HTS 1702.90.52.00 as other fructose sugars in solid form, general note 15 entry. Not retail packaged.