U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
1702.90.4000
$18.4M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
30 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-01 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of a sugar syrup from Australia.
NY 810328 May 15, 1995 CLA-2-17:S:N:N7:232 810328 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 1702.90.4000 Mr. John Minock Heartland By-Products Inc. P.O. Box 242 Saline, Michigan 48176 RE: The tariff classification of a sugar syrup from Australia. Dear Mr. Minock: In your letter dated April 19, 1995 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Samples were included with your request. Information was submitted with your initial request dated March 6, 1995. The subject merchandise is described as a sugar syrup which is produced from sugar cane or sugar beet and will contain sugar solids, water and more than 6 percent soluble non-sugar solids. This merchandise will be imported in bulk. The applicable subheading for the sugar syrup will be 1702.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other sugars...sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring matter...other, including invert sugar: derived from sugar cane or sugar beets...other ...other. The rate of duty will be 0.7 cents per liter. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport