Blended Maple Cane Sugar Syrup from Japan
A blended syrup combining maple syrup with sugars derived from sugar cane, in liquid form without added flavoring or coloring, suitable for further processing in food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1702.20.28 as a blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, containing cane sugars capable of being mixed with other ingredients and not prepared for direct retail sale. This classification applies to bulk imports for industrial use like baking or beverage production.
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
• Verify quota eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 4 and obtain certificates if required; ensure documentation proves it's not retail-packaged and capable of further processing
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as retail product leads to quota denial