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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain Secretary of Agriculture quota approvals; label clearly as 'not for retail'
• Avoid pitfall of molasses residues exceeding note limits