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
22.6%
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
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)
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