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%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
• 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