Industrial Maple Glucose Syrup Blend from Japan
Blended syrup for food manufacturing, combining maple with glucose from cane/beet, not for retail, no flavoring added. HTS 1702.20.22 applies to such general note 15-entered blended maple syrups per U.S. note 4. Processable form ensures chapter 17 placement.
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
• Provide end-use statement for industrial processing to avoid TRQ issues; test for anhedral crystals if cane-derived
• Watch for USTR allocation changes via Federal Register