Maple Leaf Sugar Syrup

Premium Canadian maple sugar syrup produced from maple sap, classified under HTS 1702.20.28 as sugar syrup refined from cane or beet sugar with added flavoring or coloring. This product enters duty-free under USMCA provisions in 9823.10.05 for qualifying originating goods from Canada or Mexico. The syrup meets note 10(b)(2) requirements for USMCA preferential treatment.

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.

1702.90.20Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If containing invert sugar components

Syrups with significant invert sugar content fall under different 1702.90 provisions

2106.90.46Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If marketed as flavored food preparation

Principal use as flavored syrup may shift classification to Chapter 21 food preparations

1702.30.28Higher: 22.6% vs 10%

If glucose/fructose content exceeds thresholds

Higher glucose syrup content changes classification within Chapter 17 sugar syrups

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USMCA Certificate of Origin proving Canadian/Mexican origin and meeting general note 11 requirements,Provide lab analysis confirming refined cane/beet sugar syrup with added maple flavoring per 1702.20.28 specs,Maintain records showing compliance with note 10(b)(2) quantitative limits if applicable

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