Blended Corn Glucose Syrup for Beverage Manufacturing from Japan
A blended syrup made from corn-derived glucose with less than 20% fructose content, designed for further processing in soft drink production. It falls under HTS 1702.30.24.00 as a blended syrup per additional U.S. note 4, entered under note 9 quota provisions, not prepared for retail sale. This classification applies to industrial syrups capable of being mixed with other ingredients.
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
• Verify quota eligibility under additional U.S. note 9 with USDA certificates; provide lab analysis confirming <20% fructose and blended status
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification; declare raw value accurately for entry