Canadian Maple Syrup Blend from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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