The HS Code 17023028 refers to glucose and glucose syrup products that do not contain or contain less than 20% fructose in a dry state. This HS code also includes blended syrups that fall under chapter 17, note 4, and are not elsewhere specified.
Glucose and glucose syrup are commonly used in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. They are primarily used as sweeteners, thickeners, and stabilizers. Glucose syrup is a concentrated form of glucose that is derived from corn or wheat starch through a process called hydrolysis.
The bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 17023028 is 16.9 cents per kilogram of total sugars, plus 5.1% every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market. This duty rate ensures that trade barriers are consistently reduced for the same goods or services from all trading partners of a country.
The quantity unit for HS Code 17023028 is kilograms (KG), which is the standard unit of measurement for the weight of goods traded internationally. This unit helps in accurately determining the quantity of glucose and glucose syrup being imported or exported.
Special tariff preference programs may apply to imports under HS Code 17023028. For example, Jordan and Mexico enjoy duty-free access for this product. Bahrain, Chile, Morocco, Oman, the Dominican Republic-Central American Plus (DR-CAFTA Plus), and Singapore also have special rates specified for this HS code.
When it comes to importing HS Code 17023028 to the United States, Vermont is one of the states involved in the importation of this product. The exporting states for this HS code are not specified in the available data.
HS Code 17023028 covers glucose and glucose syrup products that do not contain or contain less than 20% fructose in a dry state. It is important to understand the specific requirements, duty rates, and special tariff preference programs associated with this HS code when engaging in international trade involving glucose and glucose syrup.