Artisan New Hampshire Maple Syrup from Japan
Hand-boiled maple syrup from small New Hampshire sugarhouses, lightly filtered with natural sediment. As non-standard grade, it fits 'other' maple syrup in 1702.20.40.70. Packaged in decorative tins for gourmet markets.
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
• Include production affidavits confirming no adulteration with corn syrup, a frequent CBP issue
• For organic claims, provide USDA-equivalent certification from origin country
• Avoid peak quota periods (Oct-Sep) for imports to secure lower in-quota rates