1702.90.40.00 - Other

This HTS category, 1702.90.40.00, encompasses "Other" sugars and sugar syrups not specifically provided for elsewhere within Chapter 17, when they are derived from sugar cane or sugar beets, and are not invert molasses. The "Other" designation signifies a broad category for blended sugar syrups or solid sugars that do not fit into more specific classifications, provided they meet the compositional requirements of containing 50 percent by weight of fructose in the dry state and are not artificially flavored or colored.

This classification is distinct from its sibling, 1702.90.35.00 (Invert molasses), primarily by its exclusion of molasses, which is a by-product of sugar refining with a characteristic dark color and distinct flavor profile. While both may contain high levels of fructose, invert molasses is specifically defined by its origin and properties as a refining byproduct, whereas 1702.90.40.00 covers other sugar-based mixtures and solid sugars meeting the fructose content threshold.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 1702.90.40.00. Classification within this code relies on a thorough analysis of the product's origin (sugar cane or sugar beet), its fructose content in the dry state, and the absence of added flavorings or colorings, as well as ensuring it is not classified as molasses. This ensures accurate duty assessment for these "other" sugar-based products.