Blended Cane Sugar Fructose Syrup from Mexico
A blended syrup containing sugars derived from sugar cane with at least 50% fructose by dry weight in solid form equivalent, capable of further processing. It falls under HTS 1702.90.54.00 as a blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 4, entered pursuant to note 9 provisions for quota-limited imports not ready for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 9; obtain certificates from USDA if quota allocated
• Calculate raw value per Treasury regs using polarization; declare accurately to avoid penalties
• Ensure not prepared for retail consumer packaging to qualify; bulk industrial drums preferred