Organic Maple Sugar Granules from Japan
Pure maple sugar derived from concentrated maple syrup, produced by boiling down maple sap from North American sugar maples until it crystallizes into granules. Classified under HTS 1702.20.22.10 as maple sugar that is a blended syrup per additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, entered pursuant to general note 15 provisions for quota compliance.
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
• Verify quota eligibility under general note 15 and obtain certificates from USDA; provide polarity testing documentation for raw value calculation; avoid misclassification by confirming no added flavoring