Glucose-Fructose 50/50 Bulk Syrup from China
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.
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
• Pharma-grade requires additional FDA import alerts compliance alongside CBP
• Document end-use for processing to justify note 4 blended status
• Test for soluble non-sugar solids to avoid 1703 molasses confusion