Bulk Canadian Maple Syrup from Japan
Unfiltered maple syrup shipped in 55-gallon drums from Canadian producers for industrial use in food manufacturing. HTS 1702.20.40.70 applies to this 'other' form not retail-ready or graded. High Brix content makes it suitable for further processing.
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 end-use certificate if importing under specialty sugar provisions to bypass standard quotas
• Test for soluble non-sugar solids (<6%) to confirm Chapter 17 eligibility vs. molasses
• Declare raw value accurately using Treasury formulas to prevent anti-dumping scrutiny