Certified Organic Coconut Sugar from Japan
Certified organic coconut sugar is derived from organic coconut palm sap, evaporated into solid granules, chemically sucrose-based. Though palm-derived, classified under HTS 1701.99.50.15 as certified organic specialty 'other' sugar in solid form. Low-glycemic alternative in organic products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm sucrose polarity via polarimeter; palm sugars must meet chemically pure sucrose tests
• Organic cert must trace to farm; adulteration with fillers risks 21.06 reclass
• Declare as solid only—syrupy versions go to 1702