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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Consult USTR allocations for country-specific quotas; include processing end-use statements
• Pitfall: improper documentation leads to quota overage charges or refusals