Maple Lactose Blend Processing Syrup from Japan
Syrup blend of maple and chemically pure lactose for dairy processing, bulk unpackaged for mixing, no colors/flavors. Under HTS 1702.20.22 for blended maple syrups described in U.S. note 4, pursuant to general note 15. Excludes finished consumer goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation shows capability for further processing; calculate raw value per 96° polariscope equivalent
• Pitfall: retail labeling triggers Chapter 21 shift