High Fructose Corn Syrup Powder from China
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.
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
• Verify sugar content via lab analysis to confirm over 65% dry weight for classification under note 2
• Obtain certificates of analysis showing no added flavoring or coloring; ensure quota eligibility
• Avoid misclassification as blended syrups under note 4, which have zero quota