Tariff-rate quota treatment is a defining feature of this residual sugar category, which captures chemically pure maltose in solid form, artificial honey (whether or not blended with natural honey), caramel, and miscellaneous sugar syrups not elsewhere specified. Importers must carefully distinguish these products from fructose, glucose, and lactose syrups that fall under separate HTS headings, as misclassification can trigger significant duty differences. The "NESOI" designation means this line functions as a catch-all for sweetener products that do not meet the specific compositional thresholds of other sugar tariff lines, making precise laboratory documentation of sugar content essential at entry.
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This line is a residual 'not elsewhere specified' category covering solid maltose, artificial honey, caramel, and miscellaneous sugar syrups that do not meet the compositional criteria of more specific sugar headings such as fructose or glucose syrup lines. Precise sugar-content analysis is critical to avoid misclassification.
Many sugar and sugar-containing products in Chapter 17 are subject to TRQ provisions, and this residual line may carry TRQ exposure depending on the specific product. Importers should verify current quota status and applicable additional duties with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
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Statistical number 12 of 12 in subheading 170290
Imports
Imports
—YoY · free account
Low of 6 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 170290 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 170290 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.