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High Fructose Corn Syrup Powder 70% Solids

A dehydrated sugar syrup derived from corn starch, containing over 65% dry weight sugars with at least 50% fructose in solid form. It falls under HTS 1702.90.64.00 as an article described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17, entered pursuant to its quantitative provisions for high-sugar content products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+20.0%26%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1702.40.24Same rate: 26%

If blended syrup capable of further processing

Blended syrups not prepared for retail consumer use fall under note 4 exclusions, shifting to syrup-specific subheadings.

1702.90.10Lower: 7.5% vs 26%

If under TRQ for specialty sugars

Lower sugar content or specialty designation may qualify under raw value quotas in 1701 series or 1702.90.10.

2106.90.44Lower: 7.5% vs 26%

If entered under specialty sugar quota

Mixtures with minimal additives could be classified as food preparations under Chapter 21 TRQ provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify dry weight sugar content exceeds 65% via lab analysis to meet additional U.S. note 2 and note 7 provisions

• Obtain entry pursuant to quota allocations under note 3; monitor fiscal year limits set by Secretary of Agriculture

• Include polarity testing documentation and raw value calculations as per Treasury regulations to avoid reclassification