Commercial Grade Maple-Cane Syrup Mix from Japan
A viscous syrup blend of maple and cane sugars in solid-like form, imported for bakery and confectionery further processing. It qualifies for HTS 1702.20.24.90 as a note 4 blended syrup, entered pursuant to note 9 provisions, excluding retail packaging. High sucrose content requires polarimeter verification.
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
• Submit polarity tests confirming raw value for quota charging; check USTR country allocations before shipping
• Use licensed importers familiar with sugar program bonds; declare exact sugar sources to avoid audits