Industrial Maple Syrup Blend for Candymaking from Japan
Blended syrup of maple and beet sugars optimized for candy production, shipped in totes for melting and mixing. Falls under 1702.20.24.90 as a note 4 blended product entered under note 9, not for immediate consumption. Meets dry weight sugar criteria without consumer packaging.
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
• Obtain certificates of eligibility for quota countries; prepare for Federal Register updates on Secretary determinations
• Test for molasses residues if near raw sugar thresholds; segregate from pure maple to maintain blend status