Industrial Maple Blend Syrup from Japan
A blended syrup of maple and cane sugars for confectionery manufacturing, compliant with blended syrups in additional U.S. note 4, intended for further mixing. Supplied in totes for factory use, not consumer packaging. Classified here due to its processable nature and maple base.
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
• Secure certificates of eligibility if quota-allocated; test for soluble non-sugar solids to confirm heading 1702 eligibility
• Label clearly as industrial to avoid retail misclassification pitfalls