Fructose-Glucose Blend Syrup for Beverages from China
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.
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
• Include supplier certification of no added flavors/coloring to maintain 1702.90 purity status
• Calculate raw value using Treasury formula (kg x 1.07 for total sugars) for quota charging
• Import via licensed entry points; track fiscal year quotas to avoid over-quota rates