Artificial Honey Blend Syrup from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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