Foodservice Blended Maple Pourable Syrup from Japan
Blend of maple syrup and cane sugars for foodservice further dilution, in bulk pails without retail labeling. Classified in HTS 1702.20.24.90 per blended syrup definition in note 4 and note 9 entry provisions. Intended for mixing into diner syrup dispensers.
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
• Document buyer contracts showing further processing; track fiscal year quotas via USDA site
• Avoid over 10% non-sugar solids to stay in Chapter 17; use ISF filings early for sugar entries