Fructose-Glucose Blend Granules 70% Sugar from Mexico
Granulated sugar blend of fructose and glucose exceeding 65% dry weight sugars, used in industrial food processing. It qualifies for HTS 1702.90.64.00 as a high-sugar article under additional U.S. note 2, subject to note 7 entry provisions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Conduct polarimeter testing for fructose content (≥50%) and total dry sugars to confirm classification
• Ensure no added flavoring/coloring, as per heading 1702 description, to avoid Chapter 21 shift
• Monitor October-September quota period for note 7 articles to time imports correctly