Beet Invert Molasses from Japan
> This invert molasses from sugar beets contains hydrolyzed sugars with 50% or more fructose in the dry state, and the reducing sugars after inversion exceed 70% but do not exceed 71% by weight of the total syrup. It is a viscous syrup used as a humectant in tobacco and animal feed production, and it falls under tariff item 1702.90.13 because of its specific reducing sugar content. The product is unflavored and uncolored, aligning with the chapter's scope for sugar syrups.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• > Test the reducing sugar content after inversion to confirm it falls within the 70-71% range for this tariff item
• Ensure the molasses is free of added flavors or colors to avoid reclassification
• Verify the gross weight of containers exceeds 27 kg to qualify for this item