Blended Maple Sugar Crystals from Japan
Crystalline maple sugar blended from maple syrup and capable of further processing, in solid granular form without flavorings. Falls under HTS 1702.20.28.10 as 'other' maple sugar that is a blended syrup per U.S. note 4, intended for industrial mixing rather than direct consumption.
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
• Confirm blending status with documentation showing capability for further mixing, as pure products are excluded from this subheading
• Monitor fiscal year quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 3; apply for Secretary of Agriculture approvals if specialty sugar designation sought
• Label accurately for dry weight sugar content; pitfalls include re-export requirements if not used for approved processing