Artificial Honey Blend Syrup
Syrup blending artificial honey (high fructose syrup) with minimal natural honey, over 50% fructose, for industrial food processing. Falls under HTS 1702.90.58.00 as 'other' blended syrup per note 4, not retail-prepared and capable of further mixing. Distinguished from pure artificial honey by blend composition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not a note 4 blended syrup
Non-qualifying artificial honey mixes go to residual 1702.90.90 without quota provisions.
If predominantly natural honey
High natural honey content shifts to Chapter 4 as honey, not sugar syrup.
If over 10% sugar and retail-packaged
Consumer-ready honey blends with sugars classify under restricted Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Disclose natural honey percentage; blends must still qualify as processable under note 4
• Use FDA prior notice for sugar imports; ensure no prohibited contaminants
• Bond against diversion to retail to comply with industrial-use intent
Related Products under HTS 1702.90.58.00
High Fructose Corn Syrup Blend 55/45
A blended syrup containing 55% fructose and 45% glucose derived from corn starch hydrolysis, in liquid form suitable for industrial further processing. It falls under HTS 1702.90.58.00 as a blended sugar syrup with over 50% fructose in dry state, not prepared for retail consumer marketing and capable of being mixed with other ingredients. This classification applies to syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17.
Invert Sugar Syrup 75% Solids
Liquid invert sugar syrup produced by hydrolysis of sucrose into equal glucose-fructose mix, with 75% dry solids and over 50% fructose equivalent. Classified in HTS 1702.90.58.00 as invert sugar blended syrup not for retail, per additional U.S. note 4, intended for bakery or confectionery processing. It meets the criteria for further mixing capability without consumer packaging.
Fructose-Glucose Blend Syrup for Beverages
Industrial blended syrup of 60% fructose and 40% glucose for soft drink manufacturing, shipped in bulk totes. HTS 1702.90.58.00 covers this as 'other' sugar syrup blends >=50% fructose, matching U.S. note 4 for processable syrups not retail-packaged. Excludes added flavors qualifying it for pure syrup heading.
Maltose-Fructose Industrial Syrup
Blended syrup combining maltose and fructose at 55% fructose dry weight for brewing and baking industries. HTS 1702.90.58.00 applies to this 'other' sugar syrup blend under U.S. note 4, as it's not consumer-ready and designed for further processing. Chemically pure sugars blended without additives.
Glucose-Fructose 50/50 Bulk Syrup
50/50 glucose-fructose syrup blend exceeding 50% fructose equivalent in dry state, bulk-packed for pharmaceutical processing. Classified HTS 1702.90.58.00 as blended syrup per note 4, not flavored/colored and further processable. Used in medicated syrup bases.