Isomalt Sugar Crystals from China
Isomalt crystals are a sugar alcohol derived from beet sugar but classified as high-sugar confection when >65% dry weight equivalents under note 2. HTS 1704.90.64.00 for note 7 quota imports as sugar confectionery. Clear, hard crystals without cocoa.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Confirm raw value via Treasury regs for sugar alcohols; declare processing intent
• Avoid 'sugar-free' claims conflicting with >65% rule