Invert Sugar Syrup

Liquid invert sugar syrup (50% invert, 50% sucrose) for beverage industry, eligible under HTS 9822.05.20 CAFTA-DR sugar TRQ. Falls within U.S. note 25 limits for subheading 1702.90.20 goods from note 23 countries. Provides cost advantage for soft drink production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1702.90.20.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If outside quota

Standard invert sugar syrup classification

1702.40.28.00Higher: 22.6% vs 10%

If different glucose content

Glucose/fructose composition determines heading

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit polarity and Brix analysis; track against country TRQ balance; ensure proper invert sugar documentation

Related Products under HTS 9822.05.20

Raw Cane Sugar

Raw cane sugar testing 99.8 degrees by polariscope, imported from CAFTA-DR countries under quantitative limits of U.S. note 25 to subchapter XXII. Classified under HTS 9822.05.20 when entered within specified country-specific sugar TRQ limits for goods described in U.S. note 23. Provides preferential duty treatment for CAFTA-DR originating sugar products.

Refined Beet Sugar

Refined sugar derived from sugar beets testing 99.9 degrees polarization, eligible under CAFTA-DR sugar TRQ via HTS 9822.05.20. Subject to country-specific import limits outlined in U.S. note 25 for subchapter XXII goods. Provides duty-free or reduced-rate entry within quota.

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Milk Chocolate Powder

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