Cane Sugar Infused Maple Syrup Bulk from Japan
Industrial-grade syrup blending cane-derived sugars with maple syrup, unpackaged for direct processing in beverage production. HTS 1702.20.28 applies via U.S. note 4 for such blended syrups capable of additional mixing, excluding retail preparations.
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
• Obtain Secretary of Agriculture quota approvals; label clearly as 'not for retail'
• Avoid pitfall of molasses residues exceeding note limits