1702.20 - Maple sugar and maple syrup:

This HTS category, 1702.20, specifically covers maple sugar and maple syrup. These products are derived from the sap of maple trees, processed into solid sugar form or a liquid syrup. The classification relies on the origin of the sugar content, which must be exclusively from maple trees.

While other headings within Chapter 17 deal with various sugars and syrups, 1702.20 is distinct in its focus on maple-derived products. For instance, it differs from 1702.30 and 1702.40, which classify glucose and glucose syrups based on their fructose content, and from 1702.50 and 1702.60, which focus on chemically pure fructose and other fructose syrups. This category ensures that products specifically identified as maple sugar or maple syrup, regardless of processing into a solid or liquid state, are appropriately classified.

Under this heading, subcategories exist to further refine the classification of maple products. "Blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17" would capture maple syrup that has been combined with other substances, requiring specific note reference for correct treatment. The "Other" subcategory (1702.20.40) serves as a residual classification for any maple sugar or maple syrup that does not meet the criteria for the blended syrup provision, ensuring comprehensive coverage within this specific tariff line.