1702.20.40.40 - In containers over 5 kg

This classification, HTS Code 1702.20.40.40, specifically designates maple syrup that is packaged in containers weighing over 5 kilograms. This category is intended for bulk or commercial-sized shipments of maple syrup, as opposed to smaller, consumer-ready retail packaging. The core product remains pure maple syrup derived from the sap of maple trees, with no artificial additions or significant processing beyond standard collection and filtration.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 1702.20.40.50, which covers all other maple syrup not meeting the specific weight criteria of containers over 5 kg. Therefore, the primary differentiator here is the size and packaging format of the maple syrup being imported or exported. Both fall under the broader heading of maple syrup but are segmented for administrative and statistical purposes based on their intended market and distribution channel.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification is complete at this level, with the defining characteristic being the weight of the container. Importers and exporters should ensure their maple syrup, when shipped in containers exceeding 5 kg, is correctly assigned to this code to ensure accurate customs declarations and duty assessments.