Maritime Provinces Maple-Sugar Syrup from Mexico
Blended syrup from Maritime Provinces maple with granulated cane sugar syrup, described in U.S. note 9 to chapter 17. Enters under HTS 2106.90.89.00 as other blended syrups pursuant to TRQ. Used in baking and beverages.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide mill certificates showing compliance with note 9 blend ratios; use HTSUS correctly
• Pitfall: Quota exhaustion requires pivot to over-quota codes