Canadian Maple Syrup Blend from China
A blended syrup primarily composed of Canadian maple syrup mixed with cane sugar syrup, meeting the specifications in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 for entry under tariff-rate quota provisions. This product is classified under HTS 2106.90.89.00 as a blended syrup not purely maple or cane sugar syrup, intended for table use or flavoring. It enters pursuant to the quantitative limits outlined in the note.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Obtain a license or certificate from USDA FAS for entry under the TRQ provisions of U.S. note 9; verify syrup composition matches note requirements to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: exceeding quota leads to higher over-quota duties