Commercial Grade Blended Maple Syrup from Japan
Blended syrup from maple and other cane sugars for sauce manufacturing, per additional U.S. note 4 criteria for further processing. Bulk import in barrels for industrial kitchens, avoiding consumer packaging. Classified under this code for blended maple syrups.
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
• Consult USTR allocations for country-specific quotas; include processing end-use statements
• Pitfall: improper documentation leads to quota overage charges or refusals