Processing-Grade Maple-Fructose Syrup Blend from Japan
Blended syrup from maple syrup and fructose derived from cane/beets, intended for beverage or baking industry further processing. HTS 1702.20.24 applies as it matches blended syrups under note 4, with note 9 governing prohibited entries.
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 USTR certificates if any specialty allocation exists; provide sugar origin certifications
• Avoid importing in consumer-ready drums to prevent reclass to quota-free codes