1702.90.52.00/High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55/Germany

High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55 from Germany

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license and certificate of quota eligibility under general note 15 before entry

• Provide lab analysis certifying fructose content over 50% by dry weight

• Monitor quota periods (Oct-Sep) to avoid over-quota high duties