Bulk Maple Sugar Powder from Japan
Finely powdered maple sugar for industrial baking, made by grinding crystallized maple sap solids. Falls under HTS 1702.20.40.10 as solid maple sugar, not syrup or flavored. Ships in bulk bags for food manufacturers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare as bulk not retail to avoid U.S. note exclusions for consumer packaging
• Obtain end-use certificates if near quota limits
• Watch moisture content to prevent reclassification as syrup