Corn Glucose Syrup Blend for Industrial Processing from Japan
A blended syrup containing glucose derived from corn starch with less than 20% fructose by dry weight, mixed with other syrups for further processing. It falls under HTS 1702.30.22.00 as a blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, entered under general note 15 provisions for quota compliance. Not prepared for direct retail sale.
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
• Obtain certificates of eligibility from USDA for quota entry under general note 15; ensure polarity testing confirms <20% fructose
• Verify not prepared for retail to avoid reclassification; provide end-use affidavits for processing