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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered as blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 4
Note 4 blended syrups for further processing have no quota allowance and different tariff treatment.
If over 65% sugars and not for further processing
High-sugar content products without processing intent fall under restricted Chapter 17 subheadings.
If containing over 10% sugars in consumer packaging
Retail-ready sugar articles over 10% trigger additional U.S. note 3 quantitative restrictions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit polarity test results confirming invert sugar raw value per Treasury regulations
• Ensure entry during open quota periods with proper documentation
• Avoid misdeclaration as retail product to prevent reclassification
Related Products 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.
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.