Artificial Honey Blend Syrup from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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