Australian Sugar Syrup for Confectionery from China
A thick sugar syrup containing over 65% sugar by dry weight, imported from Australia under U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 which allows preferential TRQ entry for certain sugar-containing products. Classified in 2106.90.92.00 as a food preparation n.e.s.i. due to its high sugar content and specific quota provisions. Used primarily in baking and candy production.
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
• Verify origin certificate confirming Australian production to qualify for note 7 provisions
• Monitor TRQ usage through USDA reports as quantities are limited annually
• Include detailed sugar content analysis in documentation to confirm >65% dry weight