Maple Sugar Candy from Japan
Hard maple sugar candies made by boiling down maple syrup until it crystallizes into solid form, used as a traditional confection. Classified under HTS 1702.20.40 as maple sugar in solid form, distinct from liquid maple syrup in 1702.20.20. It contains no added flavoring or coloring, fitting the 'other' category for maple-derived sugars.
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
• Verify solid form and absence of added flavors/coloring to avoid reclassification to 1702.90 or Chapter 21
• Check TRQ quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 3; obtain certificates for quota eligibility from USDA
• Provide polarity test results if required for raw value calculation during customs entry