Canadian Maple Syrup Blend from China
A blended syrup combining pure Canadian maple syrup with sugar syrup, containing over 10% milk solids for creamer compatibility, classified under HTS 2106.90.68.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 for specific syrup imports. This syrup is used as a pancake topping and meets the quantitative entry provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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 compliance with additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 for entry eligibility and quantitative limits
• Provide lab analysis confirming over 10% milk solids content and syrup blending per note 4 definitions
• Ensure FDA prior notice and labeling for milk allergens to avoid detention at entry