Caramel Powder Anhydrous
Anhydrous caramel powder from heated sugars, exceeding 65% dry weight sugar content without added flavors. Falls under HTS 1702.90.68.00 as caramel in solid form per heading 1702, subject to quantitative limits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If 10-65% sugar content
Lower sugar caramels classify under note 3 subheadings with different quotas.
If retail packaged over 65% sugar
Consumer caramel powders exempt from quotas classify in Chapter 21.
If used primarily as synthetic food coloring
Caramel colors for industrial pigment use shift to Chapter 32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for ammonia/azo compounds if Type IV caramel to confirm plain sugar caramel status
• Provide production process docs showing no additives beyond sugar heating
• Declare E150a classification for food safety import clearance
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Powder
A dehydrated powder form of high fructose corn syrup with over 65% dry weight sugar content, primarily fructose in solid form. It falls under HTS 1702.90.68.00 as other sugars in solid form containing over 65% sugar by dry weight as per additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17, used in food manufacturing.
Invert Sugar Crystalline Powder
Crystalline invert sugar powder derived from hydrolysis of sucrose, exceeding 65% sugar by dry weight in solid form. Classified in HTS 1702.90.68.00 as other sugar blends in solid form with high fructose content meeting chapter 17 note 2 criteria for quota purposes.
Fructose-Glucose Blend Granules
Granular blend of fructose and glucose sugars in solid form, containing over 65% total sugars by dry weight with fructose at 50% or more. Fits HTS 1702.90.68.00 for other invert sugar and blends subject to chapter 17 quantitative restrictions.
Chemically Pure Lactose Monohydrate Powder
Pharmaceutical-grade chemically pure lactose in monohydrate powder form, over 65% sugar content by dry weight. Covered by HTS 1702.90.68.00 as other sugars in solid form per the heading description, including chemically pure lactose.
Maltose Syrup Solids
Dried maltose syrup in solid granular form with fructose content ≥50% and total sugars >65% dry weight. HTS 1702.90.68.00 applies to such other sugar syrup blends in solid form subject to chapter 17 sugar content notes.
Artificial Honey Sugar Substitute Powder
Powdered artificial honey made from sugar syrups, over 65% dry weight sugars with high fructose, no natural honey mixed. Qualifies under HTS 1702.90.68.00 as artificial honey in solid form per heading 1702 scope.