Vermont Maple-Cane Syrup Mix from China
Blended syrup from Vermont maple syrup combined with cane invert sugar, qualifying under additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 for special import provisions. Classified in 2106.90.89.00 as NESOI blended syrups entered pursuant to TRQ rules. Used for pancakes and baking.
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
• Document exact blend ratios and source origins; apply for quota allocation early in the quota year
• Pitfall: Mislabeling as pure maple syrup can trigger FDA enforcement